Ivan Espinosa - CEO, Nissan

Ivan Espinosa, CEO of Nissan, discusses the FII Priority Summit Asia, emphasizing its value for understanding the future of the automotive industry. The conversation centers on the role of Artificial Intelligence in autonomous driving and Nissan's partnership with Wave to bring this technology to market by 2027. Espinosa highlights the importance of adapting to customer needs and market trends regarding electric vehicles, with strategies varying across regions like Europe, China, and the US. Geopolitical factors and tariffs are identified as key industry concerns, prompting Nissan to reallocate marketing dollars and reassess its supply chain. He emphasizes Nissan's resilience and ability to cope with crises. The next big hype, according to Espinosa, is autonomous drive technology, aimed at providing mobility solutions to those unable to drive. He envisions New Asia as a region where Japan regains its technological prominence and contributes to societal advancement.