Seven Nissan Standouts Named Among the UK’s Top 100 Most Influential Women

2026/04/20

• Seven exceptional women from across Nissan's UK operations have been recognised in the 2026 Autocar Great Women Awards, including three category winners.
• The recognition highlights the breadth of female talent in Nissan, spanning purchasing, marketing, manufacturing, IT/cyber, talent development and vehicle development.
• The awards celebrate women who are shaping the future of the automotive industry, driving innovation, transformation, and leadership across the sector.

Seven sensational women from Nissan sites across the UK have been named in the Top 100 Most Influential Women in the 2026 Autocar Great Women Awards with three winning their category outright.

Announced at a special awards ceremony in Coventry (United Kingdom), Nissan's seven nominees and winners were celebrated for their talent and influence in shaping the automotive industry. Spanning multiple functions across Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE), Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK (NMUK) and Nissan Motor Great Britain (NMGB) they demonstrate the diversity and impact of women driving innovation and transformation across Nissan's UK operations.

The Nissan women recognised are:

• Heather Trembath - Winner of the IT/Cyber category [NMUK]
• Marion Berlier - Winner of the Talent category [NMUK]
• Emma Deutsch - Winner of the Vehicle development category [NTCE]
• Carol Jeffrie - Purchasing [NTCE]
• Fiona Mackay - Marketing [NMGB]
• Claire Curtis - Manufacturing [NMUK]
• Nicola Stoker - Manufacturing [NMUK]

Massimiliano (Max) Messina, Chairperson for Nissan's Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region said:

"I am incredibly proud of our sensational seven recognised in this year's Autocar Great Women Awards. Their achievements reflect not only their individual talents, drive and leadership, but also the strength and diversity of our teams across the United Kingdom.

"These women represent the best of Nissan and are a driving force in the automotive industry, through their innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence. I congratulate them all on this exceptional recognition."

Run by Autocar in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Great Women celebrates the achievements of the most influential women across the motoring sector. Covering categories in marketing, retail, vehicle development, manufacturing and more, the initiative celebrates the powerhouses who command the greatest influence within their fields.

Autocar editor Mark Tisshaw said:

"We are delighted to see how much the quality of our entrants improves each and every year when we come to judge this initiative, and our judges were deeply impressed by the successful nominees at Autocar Great Women 2026. It's a fantastic sign of the health of our industry, and the breadth of talented women working in ever-more senior and influential positions."

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About Autocar Great Women

Autocar Great Women 2026, an initiative run by Autocar in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, honours the stars of the British automotive industry.

The annual awards alternate between recognising rising stars and female leaders in the industry. This year's event, held on Tuesday 30th April, celebrated the achievements of the most influential women across the motoring sector.

Nissan have proudly sponsored the initiative for nine years.

About Nissan AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania)

Nissan AMIEO comprises Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania markets. This vast and diverse region employs more than 13,000 people and covers 140 markets with a population of around 3.8 billion. The AMIEO region also boasts an extensive vehicle offering, ranging from the iconic Nissan Patrol SUV to the fully electric crossover, Nissan Ariya.

Sustainability is at the core of Nissan's long-term vision, Ambition 2030, which sets out to deliver electrified models and technological innovation in key markets globally and support Nissan's goal to be carbon neutral across the life cycle of its products and operations by 2050.

For more information about Nissan's products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissan-global.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube.

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Callum DalySection Manager - CommunicationsE: [email protected]