US – Succeeding Michael Bartsch, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests, Randy Parker will take the role of vice-president, Infiniti Americas, with immediate effect. He will be based at the Infiniti Americas headquarters in Franklin, Texas.
Parker was most recently vice-president, Nissan West Region, Nissan North America, and described as a “key contributor to the growth of Nissan in the United States” by José Muñoz, chairman of the management committee, Nissan North America, and executive vice-president, Nissan Motor.
“Randy will be responsible for accelerating Infiniti's progress in our largest worldwide market and driving our brand transformation as we execute an expanded product portfolio of premium luxury products,” said Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor.
Prior to Nissan, Parker held management positions with General Motors. In his new role, he will report to Krueger in close coordination with Muñoz.