He started his career as engineer in Body Design and then moved to Corporate Planning and Product Planning. In January 2000, he joined the Program Director department as Program Director for SUV line up and become a member of Nissan’s North America Management Committee.

In April 2002, Katsumi Nakamura was in charge of establishing Nissan operations in China and in July 2003 he was appointed President, Dongfeng Motor Company Co, Ltd., Nissan‘s joint venture partnership in China. From May 5, 2008, Katsumi Nakamura was appointed Renault Executive Vice President, Leader of Asia Africa Management Committee. He became a member of the Renault Group Executive Committee (CEG).

As of April 1st, 2012, Mr. Katsumi Nakamura, is appointed EVP, Head of China Business Operations. He is member of the Renault Management Committee.