Q&A: Carlos Ghosn: What Japan Needs Is a Vision
The Nissan turnaround ace talks about the pace of reform
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Carlos Ghosn, president and chief executive of Nissan Motor Co., has just announced record six-month earnings of $2.4 billion at the Japanese auto maker. Better yet, after a long drought, Nissan is finally producing hit models like the redesigned Altima sedan, the Micra subcompact, and the back-from-the-dead 350Z sports car. Assistant Managing Editor Joyce Barnathan and Tokyo auto correspondent Chester Dawson spoke to Ghosn recently about Nissan's turnaround, its lessons for Japan, and the year ahead.
Q: Are other companies in Japan adopting Nissan-style restructuring?