Ed Jones returns to Nissan as gross sales chief to steer EV launches
Ed Jones is again at Nissan after seven years with Audi UK, getting into the position of gross sales director because the Japanese model accelerates momentum forward of its newest electrical and e-Energy mannequin launches.
“I’m thrilled to return at such an thrilling time,” stated Jones. “Nissan was the one model with two fashions within the high 5 best-sellers in 2024. With elevated market share and double-digit gross sales progress, it’s a model on the rise in 2025.”
“With Nissan’s wealthy heritage in innovation, I’m excited to assist drive ahead new applied sciences and a powerful vary of electrical and electrified autos. I look ahead to working with colleagues throughout the model and retailer community.”
Ed Jones is again at Nissan after seven years with Audi UK, getting into the position of gross sales director because the Japanese model accelerates momentum forward of its newest electrical and e-Energy mannequin launches.
“I’m thrilled to return at such an thrilling time,” stated Jones. “Nissan was the one model with two fashions within the high 5 best-sellers in 2024. With elevated market share and double-digit gross sales progress, it’s a model on the rise in 2025.”
“With Nissan’s wealthy heritage in innovation, I’m excited to assist drive ahead new applied sciences and a powerful vary of electrical and electrified autos. I look ahead to working with colleagues throughout the model and retailer community.”
After seven years with Audi UK, the place he led nationwide contract rent and leasing and later UK gross sales operations, Jones brings a wealth of expertise in gross sales, supplier operations, fleet administration, and deep EV product data.
Throughout his earlier tenure with Nissan GB, he quickly climbed the ranks, reaching vital success throughout gross sales and advertising.
Jones’ arrival aligns with Nissan’s preparation for the launch of the brand new British-built LEAF, set to affix Qashqai and Juke as pillars of Nissan’s UK operations.
Mayra González, divisional vp of selling and gross sales Europe, welcomed Jones again to the group: “Ed’s expertise and experience in UK gross sales can be invaluable as we capitalise on thrilling new product launches. He’ll assist speed up our enterprise transformation and lead our gross sales and supplier groups to continued success.”
Jones replaces Michael Auliar, who’s leaving on the finish of March to pursue one other alternative.
“We thank Michael for his vital contribution to Nissan throughout the UK, Nordics, and regional HQ, and want him properly in his future endeavours,” stated González.
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