Nissan appoints new MD in Australia

Automotive company, Nissan today announced the appointment of a new boss.

Adam Paterson has been named in the role of Managing Director, Nissan Oceania.

Paterson is currently the Director of Marketing at Nissan Canada, and has strong leadership experience from his previous role as Managing Director of Infiniti Canada.

Over the past ten years, Paterson has held a number of roles throughout Nissan and Infiniti Canada including marketing, sales operations and dealer operations.

Paterson was also Regional General Manager, Western Canada for Nissan where he was responsible for regional marketing, distribution, dealer network development and financial controls.

He will commence his new role on 1 July, 2021 at Nissan’s Australian headquarters in Melbourne.

Stephen Lester, the current Managing Director of Nissan Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) has been in this assignment since September 2017.

“His leadership has contributed to the success of Nissan Australia and New Zealand and we thank him for his contributions,” Nissan said in a statement issued today.

Lester’s future career plans will be announced in due course.

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