Source disclosure: February 26, 2026, 16:00 JST
Sansha Electric Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. [6882.T]
TOKYO, Feb 26 (Pulse News Wire) -- Sansha Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (6882.T), announced today that it has made significant changes to its executive leadership and organizational structure during a board meeting held on February 26, 2026. The company aims to adapt swiftly to changing business environments while reinforcing its management framework to ensure sustainable growth and long-term value enhancement.
The key personnel changes include the transition of Yoshimura Gen from President and CEO to Chairman of the Board. Simultaneously, Yamuchi Tokushi will assume the role of President and CEO, taking over from Yoshimura. Additionally, Yamuchi will retain his current position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, along with his responsibilities as head of the Corporate Planning Department. These appointments are set to take effect on April 1, 2026.
In conjunction with these leadership transitions, Sansha Electric is restructuring its departments to enhance clarity in departmental revenues and profits. This involves consolidating functions within the Technology Division, Product Planning Department, and various manufacturing divisions, leading to the establishment of new Power Equipment Business Division and Semiconductor Business Division. As part of this reorganization, the Technology Division, Product Planning Department, Power Equipment Manufacturing Division, and Semiconductor Manufacturing Division will be dissolved, alongside the positions of Head of Power Equipment Business and Head of Semiconductor Business.
Furthermore, the company has detailed several other executive moves. Among them, Nakayama Shohou, currently serving as Deputy General Manager of Sales Division Overseas Sales Section, will retire effective March 31, 2026. Meanwhile, Kume Akihito, who is currently the Managing Director of Sansha Electric Shanghai Co., Ltd. and concurrently serves as the General Manager of Overseas Sales Coordination Department and Managing Director of Sansha Electric Shanghai Co., Ltd., will join the company as an Executive Officer and Deputy General Manager of Sales Division, responsible for semiconductor sales starting April 1, 2026.
Other notable changes include shifts in roles for existing executives such as Toubun Hiroshi, who will move from overseeing power equipment operations to heading the newly formed Power Equipment Business Division; Katsujima Hajime, transitioning from managing quality and environmental affairs to becoming the head of the Technology Division; and numerous others whose duties have been realigned to better align with the company's strategic objectives.
Yamuchi Tokushi, born on January 29, 1967, brings extensive experience to his new role. He joined Panasonic Corporation (formerly Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) in April 1990 and has held various senior positions including Global Strategy Planning Office Group Leader for Device Business, Secretary to the President at Panasonic Homes & Construction Co., Ltd., and more recently, as an Executive Vice President overseeing overseas operations, corporate planning, and public relations at Panasonic Holdings Corp. Prior to joining Sansha Electric, he served as Deputy Director of the Corporate Planning Department and subsequently as Senior Executive Vice President and Director of the Corporate Planning Department until his appointment as Executive Vice President and Director of the Corporate Planning Department at Sansha Electric.
These comprehensive changes reflect Sansha Electric’s commitment to adapting to evolving market conditions and strengthening its operational efficiency to drive future success.
The company disclosed details regarding changes to its board and executive management. For full details, please refer to the original disclosure document.
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