Nissan ousts CEO over pay scandal as turmoil deepens at carmaker


Saikawa(pic) made the comment to reporters early on Monday, the Nikkei said. The business daily late on Sunday said he had already told some executives he plans to resign.

TOKYO: Less than a year since the dramatic downfall of Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor Co. is losing another leader.

Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa was asked by the board on Monday to step down by Sept. 16. He’ll be replaced by Chief Operating Officer Yasuhiro Yamauchi until a permanent replacement is named by the end of October.

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