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Papan will remain until the completion of the fiscal 2025 financial statements.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Executive Team Change\nNissan Motor Co., Ltd. decided at a board meeting held on March 10, 2026, to change its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jeremy Papan, the current CFO, will resign due to personal reasons, and George Leondis will assume the position effective April 1, 2026. Leondis is a Certified Public Accountant who joined Nissan in 2004 and has held key roles in accounting, finance, and management in major markets, including CFO of Nissan Australia.\n\n### Transition and Future Policy\nPapan will remain with the company until mid-May 2026 to lead the completion of the fiscal 2025 financial statements and ensure a smooth handover. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa expressed gratitude for Papan\u2019s leadership and emphasized Leondis\u2019 deep involvement in the Re:Nissan plan. 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