Nissan CEO Saikawa says ready to resign once successor is found

NISSAN-SAIKAWA rtrs web.jpg — The departure of Saikawa, pictured, could help pacify investors who have driven Nissan’s stock down more than 30 percent since former chairman Carlos Ghosn was detained last November. (Reuters)

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Bloomberg

September 08, 2019 02:47 PM

Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa said he won’t resign for being at the center of turmoil over excess compensation, but is ready to take responsibility for scandals involving former Chairman Carlos Ghosn and will exit as soon as a successor is found.

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