TOKYO/PARIS -- The resignation of Nissan Motor President and CEO Hiroto Saikawa is likely to affect the Japanese automaker's relationship with Renault, which holds a 43.4% stake in Nissan. While the French automaker wants to strengthen ties, its partner is seeking capital "independence."
Closed-door talks remain ongoing but could stall without a mediator who can keep all stakeholders, including the French and Japanese governments, on the same page.
