DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. INFINITI Middle East, previously part of INFINITI AMIEO, announces the appointment of Andrew McLaughlan as its new Managing Director. McLaughlan moves from his role as Aftersales Director at Nissan Middle East and will be reporting to Thierry Sabbagh, President of Nissan Saudi Arabia and Managing Director of Nissan Middle East.
With over 25 years of experience in the industry, McLaughlan has represented several automotive brands in the Middle East, United Kingdom and Africa including Nissan over the past five years. He brings to this new role at INFINITI Middle East extensive success in various facets of the business, including sales, aftersales, customer service and network development.
Theirry Sabbah, who has driven Nissan's business transformation goals in the region to foster sustainable business growth over the past four years, will extend his remit to include INFINITI in the Middle East.
"In his time at Nissan Middle East, Andrew has proven to be a well-respected leader and an asset to the organization. I am confident that he will continue our mission to reinforce INFINITI's brand identity in the region, and strengthen our customer-centric approach," said Peyman Kargar, INFINITI Global Chairman. "Furthermore, I am delighted that Thierry will bring his considerable expertise and profound regional insight to champion INFINITI in the Middle East."
Having successfully led INFINITI AMIEO during the past two years, former Managing Director, Nasif Siddiqi, returns to his native North America this month. His new role within the organization will soon be announced.
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