INFINITI today announced executive changes in the company’s North American region as it completes a record-setting 2016 fiscal year, the final year of the company’s “Power 88” mid-term business plan.
“North America has been a key region for INFINITI, delivering strong profitability and sales gains throughout the course of Power 88,” said José Muñoz, chief performance officer and chairman, Management Committee – North America, Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. (NML). “These changes will enable us to keep our momentum in North America as we prepare to launch our new mid-term plan.”
All changes are effective April 1, 2017, and will be based in Franklin, Tennessee, unless otherwise noted.
Executive
Allyson Witherspoon, currently director, INFINITI Marketing Communication and Media, is named general manager, Global Brand Engagement, NML. She will be based in Yokohama, Japan.
Phil O’Connor, currently director, Chief Marketing Manager (CMM), Body Frame and Crossover, is named director, INFINITI Marketing Communication & Media, replacing Witherspoon.
Communications
Nick Twork, currently director, INFINITI Americas Corporate Communications, is named general manager, Renault-Nissan Alliance Innovation and Technology Communications. He will be located in France after a transition period.
Kyle Bazemore, currently senior manager, INFINITI Communications, is promoted to director, INFINITI Americas Corporate Communications, replacing Twork.
