Carlos Ghosn to step down as Nissan CEO after 16 years
Japanese automaker Nissan has announced that Carlos Ghosn will step aside as CEO after leading the company for 16 years. Ghosn, who joined Nissan as Chief Operating Officer in June 1999, will continue to be Chairman at Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi. Hiroto Saikawa, a company veteran of 40 years, will take over from Ghosn from April 1.