Simon Thomas has been appointed as vice president of sales operations for Nissan Europe effective April 1.

Thomas, who is currently vice president for sales and marketing for both the Nissan and Infiniti brands in Nissan Canada, replaces Christian Meunier who will become vice president of model line marketing for Nissan North America.

Thomas has over 15 years experience with Nissan including at Nissan Motor (GB), where he held a variety of sales roles in England and Scotland, before being appointed marketing director in 2000 and then sales director in 2003.

In his new role, Thomas, will oversee sales operations in over 30 countries across Europe and will report directly to Brian Carolin, senior vice president of sales and marketing.