Welby to Head Infiniti’s U.S. Sales Operations

Nissan Motor Co. has named Bob Welby to head sales for the company’s Infiniti luxury brand in the U.S.

Welby succeeds Jeff Pope, who was promoted to Infiniti Americas group vice president in April. His new appointment takes effect on June 1.

Welby currently is director of sales for Infiniti in the U.S., a market that accounts for 70% of the brand’s global sales. He joined Nissan in 1996 and moved to Infiniti in 2012.

In his new position, Welby will oversee sales, client experience, training, model line management, pricing and incentives. Based at the brand’s U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tenn., he will report to Pope.