In an exclusive interview with CarExpert which will be published this Sunday, Nissan Oceania managing director Steve Milette said he plans to return the brand to growth, but this won’t happen until next year. But Nissan Australia will continue to tap more than just its Chinese operations for new-model introductions. These decisions were announced just weeks before Mr Milette took over as Nissan Oceania managing director on April 1, 2026. He has been with Nissan since 2017, and served as the boss of Nissan Canada for five years. You can read our full interview with Nissan Oceania managing director Steve Milette on Sunday, August 9.