Mike Nishimura

Mike Nishimura is a seasoned automotive executive with more than 35 years of experience leading transformation and operational excellence initiatives across the industry. His career has spanned key leadership roles in plant improvement projects, plant turnaround initiatives, and enterprise-wide lean manufacturing strategies.

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As Director of Mafact and Manufacturing Support at Magna International, Mike is responsible for global launch activities and the integration of lean principle thinking across the organization. He has played a critical role in driving operational performance, standardizing best practices, and ensuring successful execution of complex programs worldwide.

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Mike’s extensive expertise in global manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership enables him to deliver measurable results in efficiency, quality, and competitiveness. His proven ability to align strategy with execution positions him to provide valuable oversight and guidance as a member of a board of directors.