Nissan names 2nd new N. America chairman in 14 months

Jose Valls comes from Nissan's Latin America operations.

March 13, 2019 11:19 AM

TOKYO — Nissan has appointed Jose Valls its new chairman for North America just three months after promoting him to vice chairman, as the company battles slumping U.S. sales amid a changing strategy.

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