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Aston Martin hires senior Nissan exec as chief executive [China Daily: Hong Kong Edition]
[September 03, 2014]

Aston Martin hires senior Nissan exec as chief executive [China Daily: Hong Kong Edition]


(China Daily: Hong Kong Edition Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Andy Palmer, executive vice president of Nissan Motors, talks about his company's new line of cars during a presentation at the 2013 New York International Auto Show held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on March 27, 2013 in New York City. [Photo/IC] Aston Martin has hired senior Nissan executive Andy Palmer as chief executive, two sources familiar with the matter said, ending the British sports carmaker's nine-month search for a new leader.



Nissan announced Palmer's resignation as executive vice president for product planning and programs, saying he had "accepted a position with another company".

An Aston Martin spokeswoman said she had no comment on the appointment, which triggered a wider reshuffle within the Renault-Nissan alliance on Tuesday.


Palmer will be replaced by his Renault opposite number, Philippe Klein, the carmakers said.

Aston has been without a CEO since Ulrich Bez stepped down after turning 70 last November.

 Aston Martin at 18th Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Intl Auto ShowAston Martin in talks with Mercedes-Benz for its 1st SUV  (c) 2014 China Daily Information Company. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).

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