Nissan Executive Vice President meets Thailand Minister of Industry

Nissan Executive Vice President meets Thailand Minister of Industry
Minister of Industry Dr. Uttama Savanayana ( right) and Daniele Schillaci (left), Executive Vice President and Chairman of Management Committee for Japan/ Asia, Oceania Business.

Bangkok Thailand (16 May 2018) – Daniele Schillaci, Nissan’s Executive Vice President and Chairman of Management Committee for Japan, Asia, Oceania Business, met the Honorable Minister of Industry Dr. Uttama Savanayana in Bangkok today to discuss the future of electrification in Thailand.

During the meeting, Dr. Uttama expressed interest in exploring collaboration between the Ministry and Nissan in advancing awareness and acceptance of electrification and the future of mobility in Thailand. 

“The Thai Government is committed to supporting automotive companies as they develop the car of the future, the electrification ecosystem around that, as well as an ecosystem for EV users in line with its Thai 4.0 strategy, which includes next-generation automotive,” Dr. Uttama said.

The constructive meeting with Nissan’s executives, including Daniele Schillaci, reaffirmed the commitment and strong relationship between the Thai government and Nissan to lead the way in accelerating electrification in Thailand and creating an even more competitive local auto industry, Dr. Uttama added.

“We are excited to continue partnering with the government to lead the way in accelerating electrification in Thailand and creating an even more competitive local auto industry, including the release of the world’s bestselling electric vehicle, the new Nissan LEAF, during our current fiscal year in Thailand to further speed up the pace of electrification and mobility right here in Thailand,” Mr. Schillaci said.

About Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Nissan was established in Japan since 1933 with the commitment to create Innovation that Excites for customer satisfaction. Nissan wants to improve quality of life for people in society by pursuing a goal of zero emission vehicles and zero fatalities on the road with “Nissan Intelligent Mobility”. The company plans to introduce autonomous drive vehicles across regions for safety and more enjoyable driving experience. Nissan started business in Thailand since 1952. Currently, the Nissan Group of Companies in Thailand has subsidiaries five companies, including two of the production bases, over than 190  showrooms and service centers nationwide network. Vehicle range cover all segments includes 10 models spanning the entry level Eco-Car, SUV, Premium Sedans and Pickup Trucks.

 

About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2016, the company sold 5.63 million vehicles globally, generating revenues of 11.72 trillion yen. In fiscal 2017, the company embarked on Nissan M.OV.E. to 2022, a six-year plan targeting a 30% increase in annualized revenues to 16.5 trillion yen by the end of fiscal 2022, along with cumulative free cash flow of 2.5 trillion yen. As part of Nissan M.OV.E. to 2022, the company plans to extend its leadership in electric vehicles, symbolized by the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has a global workforce of 247,500 and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999. In 2016, Nissan acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi is today the world’s largest automotive partnership, with combined annual sales of more than 10 million vehicles in calendar year 2017.

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