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Nissan Leaders Kim Less And Judy Wheeler Recognised As Top Women In North American Auto Industry
Kim Less and Judy Wheeler have been recognised as two of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. This accolade highlights female leaders who make significant decisions and influence their companies. Since 2000, Automotive News has published this list every five years. "Nissan celebrates the achievements of Kim and Judy, whose leadership continues to elevate and inspire women across the entire automotive industry," said Vinay Shahani, senior vice president, U.S. Marketing and Sales, Nissan Americas.
Kim Less holds the position of vice president for Aftersales at Nissan Americas. She is responsible for enhancing customer satisfaction, brand loyalty, and profitability through positive ownership experiences in North and South America. Less is the first woman to lead this function in Nissan's history, bringing over 30 years of experience in global supply chain, aftersales, manufacturing, and engineering.
Since joining Nissan in 2010, Less has taken on roles with increasing responsibility within aftersales and parts logistics operations. In her previous role as director of Aftersales Supply Chain Management, she led her team to win the 2020 North American Parts Benchmark Top Automotive Supply Chain award. Additionally, she serves as an executive sponsor for eNable, an affinity group supporting employees with disabilities.
Less also contributes as a board member for Second Harvest Food Bank, a partner of Nissan Neighbors. Her accomplishments have been recognised by Automotive News with a 2023 All-Star award. "Nissan is lucky to have Kim and Judy as leaders, as they help decisively shape the future success of Nissan," Shahani added.
Judy Wheeler serves as division vice president for Nissan Sales & Regional Operations in the U.S., overseeing field sales organisation and leading sales operations, distribution, fleet, and certified pre-owned sales. Her career spans 40 years with 14 relocations, three foreign assignments, and 28 diverse positions across various fields.
Wheeler has been a strong advocate for women's advancement through mentoring programs like the Women's Business Synergy Team and Nissan’s Coaching Circles since 2003. These initiatives have positively impacted over 200 participants annually. By late 2024, her mentoring efforts had reached more than 3,000 individuals.
Acknowledgements for Judy Wheeler
Wheeler has received an Executive Leadership award and was named a 2023 Women of Influence by Nashville Business Journal. This marks her second appearance on Automotive News' list of top female executives in North America.
The selection process for the 2025 class involved months of nominations and evaluations from hundreds across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The recognition of Kim Less and Judy Wheeler underscores their significant contributions to Nissan's success while inspiring women throughout the automotive industry.
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