SATO Announces New President and CEO
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling and EPC/RFID solutions, announced the appointment of Kazuo Matsuyama as president and chief executive officer of SATO effective Oct. 3, 2011.
In keeping with the previously announced corporate restructure to a pure holding company effective Oct. 3, 2011, the board of directors has recognized that Matsuyama’s global vision for expansion, his international sales and marketing experience, and most importantly, his demonstrated strength of character and leadership qualities will enable SATO to move forward and expand its impact as well as increase shareholder value.
“We welcome these important changes and fully support Mr. Matsuyama as our new president and CEO,” stated Koichi Nishida, who will step down from the current position of president and CEO and will assume the new role of chairman. “In these complex times, Mr. Matsuyama’s dedication, vast international business experience and vision for global expansion and corporate growth are essential qualities to reach our corporate goals.”
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