Nissan has announced the appointment of Andrew Humberstone as Vice President, Independent Markets Europe.
In this key leadership role, Humberstone will oversee Nissan’s operations across the region’s independent markets, drive sustainable growth, and reinforce the company’s customer-centric transformation.
A seasoned automotive executive with more than 30 years’ of global experience, Humberstone joins from his most recent role as Managing Director of Nissan Oceania. Before that, he was MD of NMGB for four years.
His career is defined by a visionary leadership approach and a proven ability to lead large‑scale organisational change across diverse markets and cultures.
Having lived and worked in more than a dozen countries, he brings a unique global perspective and cultural fluency to the European leadership team.
Humberstone is recognised for his principle of “clarity in complexity,” successfully navigating business turnarounds and transformations while fostering strong, transparent partnerships with dealer networks. His appointment reflects Nissan’s strategic focus on scaling operations and delivering long-term value in high-potential markets.
Commenting on his appointment, Humberstone said: “I am honoured to lead Nissan’s Independent Markets in Europe. My focus will be on bridging strategic ambition with operational execution, working side by side with our partners, ensuring we deliver an outstanding customer experience and sustainable growth.
“I look forward to working closely with our regional partners to build long-term success together as we navigate the evolving industry landscape and unlock new opportunities for the Nissan brand.”