NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan is strengthening its Research & Development organization, Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA), with several key executive appointments. NTCNA plays a critical role in shaping Nissan's future in the Americas. By enhancing technical capabilities, empowering local talent, and elevating strategic roles, the company is reinforcing its ability to innovate and execute. These leadership changes further advance and support Nissan's focus on these priorities.
Kiichi Namba and Kenichi Egawa, vice presidents, NTCNA, will return to Japan (NML). Their responsibilities will be shared across the three vice presidents named below.
John Schnoes is appointed vice president, Connected Car Services, Electrical, Digital Transformation, Engineering & R&D Strategic Planning, NTCNA.
Paul Peruski is appointed vice president, Project Management, Test & Quality Engineering, NTCNA.
Tomoyuki Hanyu is appointed vice president, Platform & Technology Engineering, NTCNA.
All appointments are effective April. They will report to Chris Reed, senior vice president, Research and Development, Nissan Americas, and be located in Farmington Hills.
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Quick Q&A
Who are the new vice presidents appointed to Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA)?
John Schnoes, Paul Peruski, and Tomoyuki Hanyu have been appointed as new vice presidents at NTCNA.
What was announced regarding Nissan Americas' Research & Development organization?
Nissan Americas announced several key executive appointments to strengthen its Research & Development organization, Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA).
When do these new appointments take effect?
All new appointments are effective in April 1, 2026.
Why are these leadership changes significant for Nissan Americas?
These leadership changes are significant because they reinforce Nissan's ability to innovate and execute by enhancing technical capabilities, empowering local talent, and elevating strategic roles within NTCNA.
What are the future implications of these leadership changes for Nissan's R&D?
The leadership changes further advance and support Nissan's focus on strengthening its Research & Development organization, Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA), which plays a critical role in shaping Nissan's future in the Americas.
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