Mitsubishi Electric has appointed a new managing director, Takeshi Shihonmatsu, replacing Kotaro Yamanaka after a three year stint in charge of the company.

“Mitsubishi Electric is a recognised leader in electrical and electronic products and systems and strengthening these areas will be my key focus during the year ahead,” said Shihonmatsu.

“It will be my responsibility to challenge and drive new business and growth opportunities as well as enhance existing business.

“I’m looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that this new role presents, and to driving Mitsubishi Electric’s local business to new heights, right across the consumer and industrial technology categories.”

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A Mitsubishi Electric media statement confirmed that Yamanaka is returning to Japan to become the general manager for global planning at Mitsubishi Electric’s Tokyo head office.

“It is with some sadness that I am leaving Sydney to take on this exciting new role in Tokyo,” Yamanaka said. “I have been in Australia for three years and I can say without hesitation that this has been an extremely enjoyable experience.”

“It has been rewarding leading the company from strength to strength during what has been a very volatile time in the market.”