S7E43 - The Iván Espinosa Effect: Pride & Inspiration at Nissan Aguascalientes

S7E43 - The Iván Espinosa Effect: Pride & Inspiration at Nissan Aguascalientes

Author: Javier Mota August 24, 2026 Duration: 17:36

In this episode, we travel to Mexico with Nissan CEO Iván Espinosa as he visits his native country for the first time since taking the top job. Under his leadership, Nissan has staged a remarkable turnaround—from the brink of bankruptcy to an operational profit of $488 million in Q1 2026 and a projected $1.2 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Join us as we witness the pride and inspiration his return has sparked at the Aguascalientes plant.


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