Epson Announces CEO Transition and Executive Realignments for 2025.
Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, “Epson”) has announced a series of executive leadership changes aimed at accelerating the initiatives under its Epson 25 Renewed corporate vision and establishing a framework for its forthcoming strategic corporate vision. These changes, approved by the board of directors, will take effect on April 1, 2025, with additional appointments subject to final approval at the annual general meeting on June 26, 2025.
Key Executive Changes Effective April 1, 2025:
Yasunori Ogawa: Transitioning from his role as President and Representative Director, Chief Executive Officer, to assume the position of Chairman and Director.
Junkichi Yoshida: Elevated to President and Representative Director, Chief Executive Officer, from his previous role as Director, Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer of the Printing Solutions Division.
Eiichi Abe: Stepping down from his position as Representative Director, Executive Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer, while continuing as a Director.
Additional Appointments and Retirements:
Akihiro Fukaishi: Appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the P Commercial & Industrial Solutions Operations Division, transitioning from his role as Executive Officer and General Administrative Manager of the Sales & Marketing Division.
Isamu Otsuka: Assuming the role of Chief Technology Officer and General Administrative Manager of the Technology Development Division, while also serving as Chairman of Epson Atmix Corporation.
Retirements: Junichi Watanabe, Kazuhiro Ichikawa, Andrea Zoeckler, and Yoshifumi Yoshida will retire from their current executive positions effective March 31, 2025.
These leadership transitions are designed to strengthen Epson’s management foundation and drive the company’s strategic objectives forward.
