Nissan Announces New Managing Director For Australia

Nissan has announced the appointment of Stephen Lester as Managing Director of Nissan in Australia. Lester replaces outgoing MD and CEO Richard Emery, who is leaving the company.

Lester joins Nissan’s Australian operation after having successfully led INFINITI in Canada as Managing Director for the previous two years. His new role is effective from Monday 4 September 2017 and he will report to Vincent Wijnen, Head of Sales and Marketing for Nissan in the Asia and Oceania Region.

“Stephen Lester’s arrival at Nissan Australia coincides with our plans for the brand’s next direction and he brings to our Australian team strong experience, knowledge and business-building skills,” said Yutaka Sanada, Regional Senior Vice President and Head of Nissan in the Asia and Oceania region. “He takes the reins from Richard Emery, who has successfully guided our Australian operation with steady leadership and business improvements since 2014.”