Seven sensational women from Nissan sites across the UK have been named in the Top 100 Most Influential Women in the 2026 Autocar Great Women Awards with three winning their category outright.
Announced at a special awards ceremony in Coventry (United Kingdom), Nissan’s seven nominees and winners were celebrated for their talent and influence in shaping the automotive industry. Spanning multiple functions across Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE), Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK (NMUK) and Nissan Motor Great Britain (NMGB) they demonstrate the diversity and impact of women driving innovation and transformation across Nissan’s UK operations.
The Nissan women recognised are:
- Heather Trembath – Winner of the IT/Cyber category [NMUK]
- Marion Berlier – Winner of the Talent category [NMUK]
- Emma Deutsch – Winner of the Vehicle development category [NTCE]
- Carol Jeffrie – Purchasing [NTCE]
- Fiona Mackay – Marketing [NMGB]
- Claire Curtis – Manufacturing [NMUK]
- Nicola Stoker – Manufacturing [NMUK]
Massimiliano (Max) Messina, Chairperson for Nissan’s Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region said:
“I am incredibly proud of our sensational seven recognised in this year’s Autocar Great Women Awards. Their achievements reflect not only their individual talents, drive and leadership, but also the strength and diversity of our teams across the United Kingdom.
“These women represent the best of Nissan and are a driving force in the automotive industry, through their innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence. I congratulate them all on this exceptional recognition.”
Run by Autocar in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Great Women celebrates the achievements of the most influential women across the motoring sector. Covering categories in marketing, retail, vehicle development, manufacturing and more, the initiative celebrates the powerhouses who command the greatest influence within their fields.
Autocar editor Mark Tisshaw said:
“We are delighted to see how much the quality of our entrants improves each and every year when we come to judge this initiative, and our judges were deeply impressed by the successful nominees at Autocar Great Women 2026. It’s a fantastic sign of the health of our industry, and the breadth of talented women working in ever-more senior and influential positions.”