Mark Wheeler who joined the brand as national corporate sales manager in October, has been appointed as his replacement in the UK and will directly oversee Nissan’s corporate sales, public sector, contract hire and leasing and dealer fleet teams and will have responsibility for both passenger car and LCV sales.

Commenting on the appointment, Barry Besston, corporate sales director at Nissan Motor (GB), said: “Michael richly deserves his promotion after the outstanding contribution he has made to our success.

“I’m now delighted to be welcoming Mark to his new role and I am sure he will bring a fresh perspective, dynamism and enthusiasm that will help to drive us to greater success in 2015.”