Nissens announced the appointment of Jeff Hansen as the new president of Nissens North America (NNA). The announcement was made by current NNA president, Peter Henry, who noted that Jeff Hansen’s appointment was effective Oct. 1. Hansen previously served Nissens North America as its sales director.
Henry will continue work with Nissens North America on a part time basis as an executive consultant to help streamline a smooth and successful management transition.
“I am delighted to be able to place the leadership of this fast-growing organization in the hands of someone with Jeff’s expertise and experience," Henry said. Jeff is a results-focused leader with a strong background in strategic business development, plan execution, and business strategy.”
"I am honored to be selected to lead the North America division for Nissens," Hansen noted. "Our team is passionate about continuing to distinguish Nissens as an essential provider of key climate, engine cooling, and efficiency and emissions system parts to our valued channel partners. I look forward to working with our product marketing, engineering, and manufacturing teams to provide our customers with the highest-quality products and best-in-class service that they’ve come to expect from Nissens.”
Before joining Nissens, Hansen spent several years at Valeo as director of aftermarket sales for North America. Prior to Valeo, he served in various executive and sales management roles for several automotive aftermarket organizations, serving the wholesale, retail, and fleet business segments.
Jeff is a strong leader and an ideal choice to continue the development of the Nissens business throughout the Americas," Henry said. "His extensive background in the aftermarket will continue to strengthen Nissens channel partnerships, extend new product segments, and develop the Nissens strategic plan for the future. I’m delighted to continue to work together and ensure continuity in the business.”
Hansen holds an MBA in finance from Rutgers University and a BS in business administration from East Carolina University. He is also a member of AASA and is a Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt.
