Oman-based distributor receives the award for the fourth consecutive year



Suhail Bahwan Automobiles officials receive the “Nissan Global Award” in the Category B market.



DUBAI — Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, exclusive distributor for Nissan in Oman has added to its recent achievements by being crowned a Nissan Global Award winner 2013 for their outstanding performance in 2012. Suhail Bahwan Automobiles was also conferred with the ‘Nissan Champion Distributor’ status consecutively in 2009, 2010 & 2011. These awards serve as a testimonial to the company’s mission of achieving excellence in the automotive business. Suhail Bahwan Automobiles was awarded the “Nissan Global Award” in the Category B market, markets with total automotive industry volume (TIV) of more than 100,000 units.



The award was presented to Ahmed Suhail Bahwan, Chairman of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles by Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motors Co. at a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan.



Samir Cherfan, Managing Director of Nissan Middle East said: “On behalf of Nissan Motor Company we congratulate Suhail Bahwan Automobiles for winning the Nissan Global Award. The award is a clear indication and recognition of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles’ outstanding performance in 2012. We are looking forward towards excellence in 2013.”



Upon receiving the award, Ahmed Suhail Bahwan, Chairman of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles Group commented: “Every recognition we receive encourages us to strive for more excellence and ultimately a better customer experience. We are delighted to receive the Champion Distributor Award for the fourth consecutive year and thank Nissan Motor Company for this recognition. This award and those of the preceding years comes from a continuous effort focused towards improving our operations, and to provide our customers with the best products and services in the market.”



Divyendu Kumar, Managing director of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles Group said “This prestigious award is an occasion for us to rededicate ourselves to high standards of customer service that we always strive to achieve. It is a moment for pride and happiness for all our employees, on whose behalf we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers and partners.”



To achieve Nissan Global Award winner status, Suhail Bahwan Automobiles had to demonstrate the highest levels of excellence by over achievement in volume, market share and customer satisfaction.



The 2013 Nissan Global Award is presented to the biggest contributors of Nissan’s ‘Sales Power’; one of the six pillars of the Nissan Mid-Term Plan.

The plan, also known as the ‘Nissan Power 88’, aims to achieve eight per cent in global market share and to increase its corporate operating profit to a stable 8% by 2016.



About Suhail Bahwan

Automobiles:



Established in 2003, Suhail Bahwan Automobiles provides the entire range of vehicles and SUVs of Nissan, Renault and Infiniti in Oman. In its relentless pursuit towards value creation and providing customers with world-class facilities, the group is spread over the Sultanate with 19 showrooms, 22 service centres and 35 parts outlets. SBA has been ranked as one of the top automobile companies in the GCC in customer satisfaction.



About Nissan Middle East:



Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. became the first Japanese car manufacturer to establish a regional Middle East headquarters in June 1994. Nissan operations now cover over 20 countries across the region making it one of the best-represented Japanese automotive brands in the Middle East.



From its pioneering crossover vehicles and class-leading small cars to the legendary Nissan GT-R and all-conquering SUVs such as the ‘Hero of All Terrain’, Nissan Patrol, Nissan Middle East’s vehicle line-up is one of the broadest and most popular in the region, covering almost every segment of the automotive market.



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