Seiko Instruments USA Inc. (SIU) http://www.siiprinters.com, a globally
recognized leader in precision manufacturing and technology, today announced the
appointment of Satoshi Kanesaka as president and CEO. Mr. Kanesaka brings over
25 years of management, technology, and international business experience to
SIU. Before joining SIU, Mr. Kanesaka held leadership roles in executive
management, international marketing and sales, and engineering in Europe, Asia,
and North America. Most recently, he served as Executive Manager, Corporate
Planning Group for Seiko Instruments Inc., SIU`s parent company, based in Chiba,
Japan.
"Seiko Instruments is a globally recognized brand, with a well-earned reputation
for design and manufacturing excellence," said Mr. Kanesaka. "It is clear the
company has made smart decisions about where to invest resources during this
recession, and we are now well positioned to succeed as the global economy
begins to recover. I am very pleased to join the team of committed professionals
at Seiko Instruments USA."
Mr. Kanesaka holds a degree in precise mechanical engineering from the
prestigious Tokyo University School of Engineering and served as an adjunct
professor at Chiba University. He replaces Akira Yamamoto, who is retiring after
leading Seiko Instruments USA for 8 years.
"It has been a pleasure and an honor to lead the talented group of professionals
at Seiko Instruments," said Mr. Yamamoto. "I have every confidence that Mr.
Kanesaka will guide the company to continued growth, as it looks to expand our
footprint in the Americas."
About Seiko Instruments Inc.
As a member of The Seiko Group, Seiko Instruments (SII) represents a globally
recognized brand, embodying innovative design and precision manufacturing
excellence. Founded in 1937, SII manufactures and markets electronic components,
thermal and specialty printers, consumer electronics, communication and network
technology, scientific instrumentation, and precision manufacturing technology.
SII has a global presence, with more than 13,000 employees worldwide.
Information about Seiko instruments kiosk printers
(http://www.siiprinters.com/thermal-printers/kiosk-printers.aspx), mobile
printers (http://www.siiprinters.com/thermal-printers/mobile-printers.aspx),
receipt printers
(http://www.siiprinters.com/thermal-printers/receipt-printers-POS-printers.aspx),
POS printers, point of sale printers, and thermal printer mechanisms
(http://www.siiprinters.com/thermal-printers/thermal-printer-mechanisms.aspx)
can be found at www.siiprinters.com. To view the original press release, please
visit the Seiko Instruments web site
http://www.siiprinters.com/about/news_president.aspx.
SII is a registered trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.
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