Japanese auto maker Nissan has appointed Thomas Kuehl as its new President for Nissan India Operations, effective October 1.
Kuehl replaces Guillaume Sicard, who stepped down from the role recently to take up a new post with Alliance partner Renault as Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Asia Pacific and Managing Director, South Asia.
Kuehl, who joins Nissan from Volkswagen, will be responsible for both Nissan and Datsun brands and will head all operations in India, including marketing and sales, manufacturing and research and development, according to a statement.
Kuehl brings with him more than 22 years of automotive experience in different countries and different areas of value chain, as well as a deep knowledge of the Indian market gained during his time as Brand Head of Skoda Auto India and Executive Director Corporate Strategy for Volkswagen Group, India.
He will be based in the headquarters of Nissan India Motors in Gurgaon and report to Peyman Kargar, Chairman of Nissan’s Africa, Middle East and India region.
“Nissan is poised for a significant growth with an expanding range of great products, technologies and services across the Nissan and Datsun brands and a well-established and quality-driven national retail network, supported by local production and R&D in Chennai,” Kuehl said.
“Thanks to his diverse and deep global auto industry experience, Kuehl will help drive our business forward with a focus on delivering the best products and satisfaction for our customers, dealers and employees in India.” Kargar said.
“Nissan India is an increasingly important part of Nissan’s future growth plans,” he added.