New LCV Sales and Marketing Director for Nissan UK

MAPPLE CROSS, UNITED KINGDOM – August 11, 2008: Nissan has appointed a new LCV Sales and Marketing Director to drive forward its UK commercial vehicle operations. Tony Lewis joins Nissan from LDV where he held the position of Sales and Marketing Director.

“I am delighted to join the team at Nissan and to have the opportunity of developing our UK presence with the most extensive range of high quality commercial vehicles on the market.,” stated Lewis.

Lewis, 46, will report directly into managing director, Paul Willcox, and will head up a dedicated LCV team. Commenting on his new acquisition Willcox explained, “Light commercial vehicles will play a central role in Nissan’s planned growth over the next five years and Tony’s experience of developing and implementing strategies for CV growth will prove invaluable as we endeavour to take the LCV business forward.”

Willcox also added, “The importance of LCVs has been raised within Nissan and, reflecting this, Tony will sit on the Nissan GB Management Board; this is the first time commercial vehicles has been placed at the heart of the business.”

Lewis explained that his focus will be, “to deliver growth through the combination of multiple new product launches and the further development of our LCV distribution strategy and network.”

Tony has previously worked for Ford Motor Co. with roles including Eastern European Operations Manager and Commercial Vehicle Zone Manager.