Nissan Motor has announced a change in its finance leadership, with Chief Financial Officer Jérémie Papin stepping down for personal reasons. The company has appointed George Leondis, a long-serving executive, as his successor effective April 1. Papin will remain with Nissan until mid-May to oversee the closing of fiscal year 2025 and support a smooth transition. Leondis brings over two decades of experience within Nissan, having held senior finance and leadership roles across key markets. A Chartered Accountant by training, he began his career at PwC and joined Nissan in 2004, later leading global product and industrial operations control, partnership finance, and M&A.
CEO of Nissan, Ivan Espinosa, stated, “I want to thank Jérémie for his leadership and for the discipline he helped embed during an important phase of our recovery.” He added, “Nissan remains firmly on track, and with George’s deep involvement in the plan, we will ensure a smooth transition and continued execution.” The company confirmed that its strategic priorities remain unchanged, with continued focus on disciplined financial management, product strength, and sustainable growth.
