Nissan Thailand announced two senior management appointments aimed to strengthen the company leadership team and bolster its business operations. Adjima Wannapintu has been appointed as vice president for marketing, effective 16 July 2022 and Kusuma Narupiti as general manager for external and government affairs effective 1 August 2022. Adjima reports to Masao Tsutsumi, Vice President Marketing , Sales, Aftersales and Dealer Network Development while Kusuma reports to Isao Sekiguchi, president of Nissan Thailand.
In her new role, Adjima will be responsible for overall strategic leadership for all areas of Marketing, covering Product Marketing, Brand Marketing, Event Marketing and Cross Carline campaign & promotion to elevate Nissan’s brand.
Adjima is a professional marketer with over 25 years of experience working in the marketing and automotive industry including leading advertising agency in Thailand, China and Asia Pacific Region. She has worked in a global automotive company for over 18 years, engaging in various regional management positions for both marketing and sales.
Kusuma leads External and Government Affairs team in engaging positive relationships with government, automotive associations, and key stakeholders in Thailand.
Kusuma has over 30 years of working experience including 15 years in automotive industry with extensive knowledge in laws, taxation, international business, and operations. She was a Former Deputy Secretary General of the Thai Automotive Industry Association and Former Vice President, Thai Automotive Industry Association. Kusuma holds a degree in Accounting and MBA from Thammasat University, as well as an Advanced Certificate Course in Public Economic Management for Executives from King Prajadhipok’s Institute
“With their extensive experience in automotive industry, we are confident that these moves will further bolster our business operations in Thailand to strengthen Nissan brand and create strategies that align with government and policy directions,” said Isao Sekiguchi, president of Nissan Thailand.