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Takashi Ishihara

Takashi Ishihara (center) Earliest Nissan involvement: 1937 Role: President, Nissan Motor Co. Key influence: Pushed through Nissan's first manufacturing plant in the United States; dumped the Datsun brand name
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By:
Hans Greimel
May 19, 2008 05:00 AM

Takashi Ishihara rammed through two decisions that defined Nissan Motor Co. in the United States.

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