Christian Meunier was appointed chairperson of the management committee for Americas in January 2025. In this role, he oversees operations and strategy across North and South America and leads regional execution of the Re:Nissan transformation plan.
Since joining Nissan in 2002, Meunier has held key leadership roles including senior vice president of Sales and Marketing and Operations for Nissan North America; president of Nissan Canada; president of Nissan Brazil; vice president of Sales for Nissan Europe; and chairperson and global president of INFINITI. He is known for empowering teams, strengthening dealer relationships and driving clear, customer-centric priorities.
With more than 30 years in the automotive industry, Meunier has shaped global brands, led innovative marketing strategies and delivered sustained commercial growth. His leadership is defined by decisive action, product excellence and disciplined long-term performance.
Outside of work, as a lifelong automotive enthusiast, he has a particular appreciation for off-road driving and the Nissan Xterra.
Meunier holds a master's degree from École des Hautes Etudes Commerciales du Nord (EDHEC) Business School in France.
Education
1990
EDHEC Business School, Master, Business
Career Profile
Jan
2025
Chairperson, Management Committee for Americas * Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Jan
2021
CEO, Jeep & member of Stellantis Executive Committee (until Oct. 2023)
May
2019
Global president, Jeep Brand & member of FCA Group Executive Council
Apr
2019
Corporate Vice President, Chairperson, Management Committee for INFINITI (MC INFINITI) President of INFINITI Motor Company Ltd.
Jan
2019
Chairperson, Management Committee for INFINITI (MC INFINITI) President of INFINITI Motor Company Ltd.
2017
Global divisional vice president, Global Marketing & Sales Operations INFINITI, Nissan North America, Inc.
2016
Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Nissan North America Inc.
2013
President, Nissan Canada Inc.
2010
President, Nissan Do Brasil Automoveis Ltda.
2007
Vice President, Model Line Marketing, Corporate Planning, Nissan North America Inc.
2006
Vice President, Sales, Nissan Europe SAS
2004
General Manager, Chief Marketing 4x4/Crossover/SUV, Nissan Europe SAS
2002
General Manager, Marketing Management, Nissan Europe SAS
1998
Product manager, Product and Planning, Light Trucks, Mercedes Benz USA
