It seemed like an extraordinary display of patriotism and unity: Japan’s biggest companies would come together to save their own, whether ailing carmaker Nissan Motor Co. or besieged convenience store giant Seven & i Holdings Co.

Nissan directors are gauging interest in candidates to succeed Makoto Uchida, the 22-year company veteran who’s been CEO since late 2019, sources said.

Nissan Motor is considering replacing its CEO Makoto Uchida as investor confidence wanes following the breakdown of merger talks with Honda Motor Co, according to Bloomberg News. The collapse of the proposed $60 billion deal has intensified concerns about Nissan’s long-term strategy and leadership,

Nissan is planning to replace its CEO Makoto Uchida following poor earnings and the collapse of talks to combine with Honda Motor Co. That's according to people familiar with the matter. Nicholas Takahashi reports from Tokyo on Bloomberg Television.