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Carlos Ghosn criticizes Nissan leadership

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

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The event highlights significant concerns among investors regarding Nissan's performance and leadership, potentially leading to increased scrutiny and pressure on the company's management. The negative sentiment surrounding Nissan's financial position and strategic direction could impact its stock price and investor confidence. The broader automotive industry is also facing challenges with electrification and competition, suggesting a difficult market environment for all players.

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Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn has criticized Nissan's current leadership, accusing them of squandering value and losing direction since his 2018 ouster. His comments come after some shareholders at Nissan's annual meeting called for his return, reflecting deep anger over years of failed turnaround plans. Ghosn cited Nissan's plunging share price, shrinking sales, plant closures, and job cuts as evidence of management failure. He believes he is the only one capable of saving the company, comparing Nissan's current situation to the crisis before Renault's 1999 rescue. Nissan's CEO, Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, is focused on boosting value and profit per vehicle amidst these challenges.

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Nissan is facing shareholder anger due to its plunging share price, shrinking sales, plant closures, and job cuts since Carlos Ghosn's ouster in 2018. The company's current CEO, Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, is attempting a turnaround plan focused on profitability over sales volume.
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Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan Chairman, claims that calls for his return reflect shareholder anger over Nissan's failed turnaround plans and accuses current leadership of squandering value. He believes he is the only one who can save the company.
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Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, the current CEO of Nissan, faced shareholder anger at the annual meeting regarding the company's performance. He is focused on boosting value and raising profit per vehicle.
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Renault previously bailed out Nissan in 1999, and Carlos Ghosn regrets accepting another term leading Renault in 2018.
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Macquarie analyst James Hong commented on the shareholder proposal to bring back Carlos Ghosn, stating he is unsure if it makes economic sense.
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Stellantis is mentioned as another major automaker that has struggled in recent years with the shift to electrification and competition from lower-cost Chinese rivals.
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Volkswagen is mentioned as another major automaker that has struggled in recent years with the shift to electrification and competition from lower-cost Chinese rivals.
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