In Atsugi, Japan, Ivan Espinosa, the incoming CEO of Nissan, is determined to streamline decision-making processes to create models that embody Nissan's identity and are highly marketable. Espinosa, a Mexican executive with 20 years of experience at Nissan Motor Corp., believes that the company's corporate culture lacks empathy and needs a transformation.

He emphasized the importance of teamwork and collaboration at the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi. Espinosa is set to take over as CEO on April 1, succeeding Makoto Uchida, amid Nissan's ongoing challenges stemming from past crises, including the Carlos Ghosn financial misconduct scandal.

Espinosa highlighted the need for agility in the development of new vehicles, aiming for a shorter timeline of 30 months for offshoot models and 37 months for new cars. Nissan introduced a lineup of upcoming models destined for various global markets, featuring legacy models like the Leaf electric car and a range of eco-friendly options such as hybrids and electric vehicles.

Espinosa's passion for automobiles, evident in his ownership of a Nissan Z sportscar, reflects his dedication to understanding the stories and customer appeal behind each vehicle's development. He expressed readiness for partnerships, even beyond the automotive sector, to drive Nissan's evolution and success.