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MC Establishes US NISMO OPERATION
Appoints Michael Carcamo as Executive in Charge
2026.03.25
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. affiliate Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture; President & CEO: Yutaka Sanada; hereinafter “NMC”), which oversees Nissan’s works motorsports activities and conversion vehicles, announced that as part of an organizational change effective April 1, 2026, it has established a preparatory strategic function titled “US NISMO OPERATION” to support the global expansion of the NISMO business. Michael Carcamo has been appointed as the executive in charge of the new organization. Carcamo will concurrently serve in his current role as Director of the Global Motorsports Strategy Department at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
This initiative represents one of the concrete actions stemming from the initiative announced by Nissan and NMC in December 2025, aimed at enhancing overall Nissan brand value through the NISMO brand.
In his new role, Carcamo will be responsible for value creation across a broad range of areas, including performance engineering, performance parts, restoration services for Nissan heritage models, customer racing support, and the development of a comprehensive brand management system.
With more than 20 years of experience at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and having served as Global Program Director for sports cars, Carcamo brings a distinctive perspective on translating Nissan’s racing DNA into compelling customer experiences.
His background as Team Principal for the LMP1 and Formula E programs, as well as his leadership in the development of the GT‑R, provides a strong technical foundation for the North American launch and expansion of the NISMO Heritage Parts program.
“The future of NISMO in North America is not about the breadth of the lineup, but the depth of the brand experience,” said Yutaka Sanada, President & CEO of NMC. “With Michael’s expertise, we aim to deliver every touchpoint—from circuit support to Nissan heritage models restorations—with the precision and passion that our most dedicated fans expect.”
“The vision outlined in the December 16th. announcement is clear: NISMO is the heart of Nissan,” said Carcamo. “Our goal is to build a community where performance and craftsmanship are always at the center of the Nissan ownership experience. By connecting world‑class racing programs with passionate owners, we will ensure that every NISMO innovation remains firmly linked to a legacy of victory.”