Daniel J. Young (dyoung@cgvcapital.com): Prior to founding CgV Capital, Dan spent 36 years in the automotive industry, most recently serving as President and CEO of Nissan’s operations in Spain. Following a 25 year career with General Motors, which included postings in seven countries in Europe, Asia and Central America, Dan was recruited by Nissan to create a new commercial organization separate from their manufacturing operations in Spain. Under his leadership, Nissan’s unit sales in Spain more than doubled, resulting in the highest market penetration levels of any Japanese auto company in Europe. Dan also served as a director of Nissan Europe, where he had responsibility for dealer financing programs, company-owned dealerships and strategic manufacturing decisions.

While at GM, and later at Nissan, Dan led many of his company’s highest profile motorsport programs, including European Touring Cars, Dakar Rally and the creation of the World Series by Nissan, which in three years became the leading F1 feeder series in Europe.

Dan is a native of Long Island and is currently relocating with his family to the New York City area.