Thomas Kuehl

Thomas Kuehl is a former automotive industry executive who served as the President of Nissan India Operations. He was appointed to this role by Nissan Motor Corporation, effective from October 1, 2017.13 In this position, Kuehl was responsible for overseeing both the Nissan and Datsun brands in India, heading all operations including marketing, sales, manufacturing, and research and development.25

Career at Nissan

Kuehl joined Nissan from Volkswagen, bringing his experience from the German automaker to his new role at Nissan.2 As President of Nissan India Operations, he was tasked with leading the company's efforts in the Indian market, a significant and growing automotive sector.

Responsibilities

In his role as President, Kuehl's responsibilities included:

• Overseeing marketing and sales strategies for both Nissan and Datsun brands
• Managing manufacturing operations in India
• Directing research and development initiatives
• Implementing corporate strategy for the Indian market45

Tenure and Departure

While Kuehl's appointment was a significant move for Nissan's Indian operations, his tenure was relatively short-lived. On June 10, 2019, it was reported that Thomas Kuehl had stepped down from his position as President of Nissan India with immediate effect.6 He was succeeded by Sinan Ozkok as the new President of Nissan India Operations.

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