Thomas Kuehl Steps Down As President Of Nissan India

Nissan India’s president Thomas Kuehl steps down from his position with immediate effect. Sinan Ozkok will be the new President of Nissan India. Ozkok joins India from Nissan Otomotiv A S (NOAS), the Japanese automaker's national sales company in Turkey, where he has been the Managing Director since 2015.

"I am delighted that Sinan will be driving Nissan's business forward in India. Not only does he bring a vast experience of working within the industry over many years, he has a proven track record," Nissan chairman of Africa, Middle East and India region Peyman Kargar said in the statement.

"I am looking forward to working in one of the most dynamic and important auto markets in the world. Nissan and Datsun offer a broad and compelling line-up for customers and I will be working to develop the full potential of both brands in India," Ozkok said.

Sinan will be based at Nissan India's Gurgaon office and will be responsible for functions like Sales and Marketing, Research and Development and Manufacturing for both Nissan and Datsun brands, Said by the company in a Statement.