Nissan CEO: Confident in Maintaining Return to Profit Momentum

The transcript discusses Nissan's financial recovery post-pandemic, highlighting a 16% revenue increase and plans to achieve a 5% operational profit by 2023. Challenges such as the global chip shortage and COVID-19 are addressed, with strategies for continuous monitoring and adaptation. The US and China markets show recovery, and Nissan emphasizes its electrification goals. The alliance with Mitsubishi and Renault focuses on synergy and shared specifications. Nissan aims to increase female management representation to 13% by 2023, promoting diversity and inclusion as a core company policy.

What is Nissan's target operational profit by 2023?

• 3%

• 2%

• 7%

• 5%

What are the two main challenges Nissan is facing according to the transcript?

• Rising fuel prices and trade wars

• Semiconductor shortage and COVID-19

• Political instability and currency fluctuations

• Global warming and labor shortages

Which markets are showing significant recovery post-pandemic?

• Europe and Africa

• South America and Australia

• US and China

• India and Russia

What is a key component of Nissan's strategy for future growth?

• Reducing workforce

• Expanding into new markets

• Electrification and carbon neutrality

• Increasing traditional fuel vehicles

What is the main focus of the alliance between Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi?

• Expanding into the Asian market

• Electrification and optimizing R&D costs

• Developing luxury vehicles

• Increasing market share in Europe

How does Nissan plan to benefit from its alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi?

• By reducing production costs

• By increasing advertising budgets

• By sharing battery specifications

• By focusing on luxury vehicles

What is Nissan's target for female representation in management by 2023?

• 10%

• 13%

• 15%

• 20%

Why is Nissan's target for female management representation considered ambitious?

• Because it exceeds global standards

• Due to the lack of qualified candidates

• Due to the male-dominated nature of the auto industry

• Because it is higher than the government mandate

What is a significant challenge in promoting female leaders according to the transcript?

• Lack of interest from women

• Pipeline issues

• Government restrictions

• High turnover rates

How does Nissan view diversity and inclusion?

• As a minor aspect of their strategy

• As a temporary trend

• As a government requirement

• As a key company policy