Nissan Motor Corporation has promoted Juan Wheeler as Managing Director of Nissan South Africa, expanding his leadership responsibilities while he continues to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Nissan Africa.
In his new role, Juan will lead Nissan South Africa’s operations and support the company’s growth strategy in one of Africa’s key automotive markets.
The appointment marks another milestone in Wheeler’s automotive career, which spans nearly 30 years across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Juan joined Nissan Motor Corporation in 2025 as Chief Financial Officer – Nissan Africa. Since then, he has been responsible for overseeing the company’s financial strategy and governance across the African region.
Before joining Nissan, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Stellantis South Africa following the merger of FCA and PSA. Earlier, he held the same position at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, where he provided financial leadership during a significant phase of business transformation.
Prior to that, Juan spent more than 10 years with Ford Motor Company, taking on several international leadership roles. His assignments included Sales Finance Manager – Middle East, Finance Director – Ford Vietnam, Finance Director – Ford Indonesia, Asia Pacific Africa Marketing & Sales Controller, along with leadership responsibilities in product finance, forward model planning, and regional financial management across Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Middle East, and South Africa.
Earlier in his career, he worked as Finance and Warranty Manager at Volvo Car Group in South Africa, where he gained experience in commercial operations and dealer network management.
Juan began his professional journey as a State Accountant with South Africa’s Department of Foreign Affairs before moving into the automotive industry. Over the years, he has built expertise across finance, manufacturing, sales, product planning, and executive leadership.
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