BANGKOK, Thailand – Nissan today announced senior management changes in ASEAN, Thailand, and the Philippines, effective April 1, 2026.
Toshihiro Fujiki, currently President of ASEAN and Thailand, has been promoted to Corporate Executive, Global Aftersales, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., based in Japan. He will report to Guillaume Cartier, Chief Performance Officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Masao Tsutsumi, currently President of Nissan Philippines, has been promoted President of ASEAN and Thailand, based in Thailand. He will report to Shohei Yamazaki, Chairperson of the Management Committee for Japan/ASEAN & AFL, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
In his new role, Tsutsumi will oversee Nissan's business across the ASEAN region and Taiwan. He will lead diverse, multinational teams throughout the region, including Nissan’s Southeast Asia production and research and development hub in Thailand.
This marks Tsutsumi’s second assignment in Thailand. Prior to his role in the Philippines, he spent four years in Thailand as Senior Vice President of Nissan Motor Thailand, overseeing Marketing, Sales, and other non-Monozukuri functions.
Tsutsumi has more than two decades of experience in Marketing, Brand, Sales, and Aftersales across multiple industries, including fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), technology and electronics, and food services. He joined Nissan in 2018 in Japan under Brand and Media Strategy and became part of the ASEAN market in 2021. Tsutsumi holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Hitotsubashi University in Japan.
Yoshinori Kanazawa, currently Managing Director of the Nissan Importers Business Unit, ASEAN, and Managing Director of Nissan Singapore Pte Ltd., based in Thailand, will be appointed President of Nissan Philippines, based in the Philippines. He will report to Masao Tsutsumi, President of ASEAN and Thailand. Kanazawa’s official inauguration will proceed following his qualification under Philippine laws and confirmation and election by the Nissan Philippines Board of Directors.
Ayako Nakamura, currently Deputy General Manager, Global Marketing and Sales, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., will be appointed Managing Director, Nissan Importers Business Unit, ASEAN, and Managing Director of Nissan Singapore Pte Ltd., based in Thailand. She will report to Masao Tsutsumi, President of ASEAN and Thailand.
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