経済｜日産社長、黒字化に向けた決意表明 / Economy | Nissan President Declares Commitment to Achieving Profitability

Summary

Nissan’s President Ivan Espinosa has indicated that he will step down if the company does not achieve profitability in its automotive business by the fiscal year 2026.

Nissan plans to reduce its workforce by 20,000, which is 15% of the group, by the fiscal year 2027 and intends to close seven out of its 17 factories both domestically and internationally. He stated that the company is prepared to impose “pain” on employees and suppliers as part of its restructuring efforts.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: The president of Nissan said he would step down if the company couldn’t return to profitability, which is quite a tough decision.
Chako: Wow! For him to say something like that shows he’s really serious!
Log: Yeah, especially since closing factories and cutting jobs can have a huge impact.
Navi: Such strategies are considered essential for maintaining a company’s competitiveness.
Chako: But it’s tough for the employees, right? I wonder what they’ll do?
Log: That’s where his commitment will really show.
Chako: Hmm, I wonder what measures are the most important?

Admin’s Note

The statements made by Nissan’s President Espinosa demonstrate a strong commitment to restructuring the company, and I believe this is a significant point that will impact the entire industry. In particular, factory closures and workforce reductions will pose a considerable challenge for employees, so finding ways to alleviate that pain will be a key issue moving forward. Additionally, the President’s mention of tackling these challenges with a sense of “determination” strongly conveys a sense of responsibility as a leader. There is a need for strategies that focus on the long-term sustainability of the company.