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Image copyright iStockNissan chief executive Hiroto Saikawa will step down next week as the carmaker grapples with an executive pay scandal.
Earlier, Mr Saikawa told Japanese media he was "keen to pass the torch" when asked if he was preparing to resign.
"After the board discussion, the board asked Mr Saikawa to step down from the chief executive position.
Mr Saikawa accepted this," Mr Kimura said.
Following reports that Mr Saikawa was preparing to step down, the Nissan boss told reporters in Japan: "I'm keen to pass the torch to the next generation as soon as possible."