Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Nissan Appoints Thierry Sabbagh as India President
Nissan, a big car company, has made some important changes to its leadership team.
They have appointed a man named Thierry Sabbagh to be the President of Nissan India.
This is a big deal because India is a very important market for Nissan.
They plan to introduce three new car models in the next 14 to 16 months.
These new models are called GRAVITE, TEKTON, and a 7-seater C-SUV.
Thierry Sabbagh is excited about this new role because he believes that the Middle East and India are growing quickly and have lots of opportunities for Nissan.
This change is part of Nissan's plan to become more efficient and focus more on their customers.
Nissan appoints Thierry Sabbagh as President of Nissan India, effective January 1, 2026.
Sabbagh's role expanded to include Middle East, KSA, CIS, and India for both Nissan and Infiniti.
Nissan plans to introduce three new models in India within 14 to 16 months: GRAVITE, TEKTON, and a 7-seater C-SUV.
India is central to Nissan's 2026 ambitions as the brand accelerates its market resurgence.
The changes are part of Nissan's Re:Nissan transformation plan to enhance operational efficiency and customer focus.
- Who
- Thierry Sabbagh
- What
- Appointed as President of Nissan India
- When
- Effective January 1, 2026
- Where
- Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region
- Why
- To strengthen delivery of Re:Nissan transformation plan and enhance operational efficiency, speed and customer focus
- New Role
- Divisional Vice President and President, Middle East, KSA, CIS and India – Nissan and Infiniti
- Effective Date
- January 1, 2026
- Region
- Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO)
- New Models
- GRAVITE, TEKTON, and a 7-seater C-SUV
- Market Strategy
- Accelerate resurgence in India
- Timeframe for New Models
- 14 to 16 months