Former racing star helps put troubled Nissan back in order

Keiko Ihara joined Nissan’s board in June 2108 and leads its compensation committee.

April 05, 2020 04:00 AM

TOKYO — Keiko Ihara was a part-time fashion model in college when a chance assignment at a Formula 1 event inspired her to switch gears and race cars.

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