Isuzu Motors India (IMI), a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Ltd. Japan, has announced key changes in the top management wherein Wataru Nakano has taken over as President and Managing Director of the company. As per the update, Toru Kishimoto is now the Deputy Managing Director and Rajesh Mittal will assume the role of President of Isuzu Engineering Business Centre India and as Deputy President, IMI.
The changes in the management are as per the business plan of the company, it said in a statement.
Mr. Wataru Nakano, General Manager, LCV Business Dept., at Isuzu Motors, Japan takes over from Mr. Tsuguo Fukumura, as the President and Managing Director of Isuzu Motors India (IMI). Mr. Wataru Nakano, who was responsible for the LCV Business Dept. at Isuzu Motors, Japan brings his rich global experience of over 30 years in the areas of international sales operations and business strategy to India.
Mr. Toru Kishimoto, General Manager, Isuzu Oceania, Europe & Americas Dept., Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan, succeeds Mr. Ken Takashima as Deputy Managing Director of Isuzu Motors India (IMI). Mr. Toru Kishimoto has an experience of over three decades across global markets. He comes with an experience in distribution and marketing of ISUZU products in Europe, Thailand and key emerging markets. He is also familiar with the Indian market in his earlier role at IMI, as Vice President leading the Sales and Marketing function.
Mr. Rajesh Mittal, Sr. Vice President, from UD Trucks Corp., Japan joins the top management team as President of Isuzu Engineering Business Centre India (IEBCI) and as Deputy President at Isuzu Motors India (IMI). Mr. Rajesh Mittal brings 37 years of technical, business and operations experience predominantly in the commercial vehicles industry, across global markets. He was heading Logistics at UD Trucks Corp., Japan prior to this assignment. He has played vital roles in the automotive technology domain and supply chain logistics also.Â
