Sharp Corporation of Australia has welcomed Tim Ko as managing director, succeeding Hitoshi Kagawa, who is being transferred to the company’s head office in Japan after three years at the helm.
The official handover date was 1 April 2020, however due to travel restrictions and to ensure a smooth transition, Kagawa will remain with Sharp Australia for the time being.
Ko is currently working as general manager of solutions for Sharp Malaysia. Prior to this, he was director and business unit head, CEO of the Taiwan Kirin Beer Company for more than 10 years.
“I am excited to be part of the Sharp Australia team and I respect all of Kagawas’s significant contribution towards SCA, including his philosophy of leadership and plans to achieve all goals,” Ko said.
“With Ko’s wealth of experience in corporate planning, management and marketing, I believe he will be able to bring Sharp to the next level,” Kagawa said.