In an exclusive Reuters interview on 3 March 2022, Carlos Ghosn voiced concern that Nissan’s reduced strategic foresight is negatively impacting its alliance partner, Renault, and weakening the broader group.
He warned:
“I’m not very optimistic about the future of Nissan,” Ghosn told reporters following the sentencing of Greg Kelly.
Ghosn added:
“Unfortunately they are bringing Renault and Mitsubishi into a trap.”
Key insights
- Alliance In Peril: Ghosn believes that Nissan’s weak performance and short-sighted strategies are endangering both Renault and Mitsubishi within the alliance.
- Return to Pre‑1999 Culture: He warned that Nissan risks reverting to outdated practices that he had overcome during the famous “Nissan Revival Plan”.
- Credible Context: Comes after former Nissan executive Greg Kelly was handed a suspended sentence, highlighting ongoing ramifications of past leadership and legal proceedings.
3 March 2022