MASAYUKI HIRAMATSU
MASAYUKI HIRAMATSU, 47, became president of Nissan Poland on April 1. A graduate of Waseda University in Tokyo with a degree in economics, Hiramatsu has been involved with Nissan's parent company, Marubeni, since 1977. Throughout his more than 20 years in the motor industry, Hiramatsu has been the director of the motor unit at Marubeni affiliates in Baghdad and Detroit and the president of Nissan Marine Engine in Dallas. During his sojourn in the United States, Hiramatsu focused on developing the distribution network for Nissan engines and stimulating the export of the U.S. "Big Three," General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. Before coming to Poland, Hiramatsu held the position of deputy president of Marubeni Auto Europe in Brussels. Hiramatsu said his hobbies include golf and skiing. Apart from his native Japanese, he also said he speaks English.
