Nissan has appointed Wheeler as the new head of its South African operations, a move the company says will strengthen its leadership across the African market.
The appointment was announced by Jordi Vila, Divisional Vice President of Nissan Europe and President of Nissan Africa, AMIEO Aftersales and Customer Experience.
Wheeler joined Nissan Africa as Chief Financial Officer in 2025 after holding senior finance and leadership positions across the global automotive industry.
Before joining Nissan, he began his career as a state accountant in South Africa’s Department of Foreign Affairs and later joined Ford Motor Company, where he served in various finance roles in South Africa and international markets. He subsequently held senior positions at Volvo, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Stellantis South Africa.
During his tenure at Ford, Wheeler worked in Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Middle East, gaining extensive experience in finance, manufacturing, sales and product planning.
Commenting on the appointment, Managing Director of Nissan Africa, Mohamed Abd El Samad, said Wheeler’s global experience and deep understanding of the automotive industry make him well-positioned to lead Nissan South Africa while supporting the company’s broader operations across the continent.
Responding to his appointment, Wheeler said he was honoured by the opportunity and looked forward to leading Nissan South Africa through its next phase of growth and development.
