Nissan North America has named Dan Mohnke senior vice president of sales, marketing and operations in the U.S., where he will oversee light commercial vehicles and report to the company's North America chairman.

Mohnke moves into the role from his role as vice president of strategy and digital acceleration.

Mohnke now reports to José Muñoz, chairman of Nissan North America and chief performance officer of Nissan Motor Company, Ltd.

Mohnke will have overall responsibility for the Nissan brand in the U.S., including sales, marketing communications, model line brand management, parts and service, product planning, trucks and light commercial vehicles, customer quality and dealer network development functions, according to Nissan.