Nissan picks new boss

Japanese car maker Nissan has named the head of its china business, Makoto Uchida, as chief executive.

Uchida, a senior vice-president, replaces hiroto saikawa, who resigned last month after acknowledging he had received questionable income payments.

saikawa succeeded former chairman carlos Ghosn, who is awaiting trial in Japan on charges of falsifying documents on deferred compensation and of breach of trust in allegedly diverting Nissan money for personal gain. he denies wrongdoing. saikawa had been a close ally of Ghosn.

Nissan said of Uchida: ‘his various experiences make him a good choice to lead the company during this difficult period.’