Eric Nicolas has been appointed by Nissan Europe, as its new senior vice president for administration and finance.

Nicolas replaces Dominique Thormann who moves into the role of senior vice president, administration and finance at Nissan North America’s (NNA) new offices in Nashville.

Nicolas will oversee finance, corporate planning, legal affairs, audit, human resources & general affairs, corporate communications and organization development in over 30 countries across Europe. He will report directly to Hiroto Saikawa, executive vice president, European operations and purchasing, Nissan Motor Company, with immediate effect.