Musashi Auto Parts India (Musashi), a 100 per cent owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan and a two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components manufacturer in India, has appointed Naoya Nishimura as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Nishimura has been associated with Musashi for over two decades and has worked across several international markets like Japan & North America. He has also worked at Musashi in various capacities, including operations, new customer acquisition, research & development & business planning. Previously Naoya Nishimura was the global Chief R&D Officer at Musashi.
In his new role Nishimura will work towards growing the penetration of Musashi’s EV products in the India & Africa market.
Announcing the appointment, Hiroshi Otsuka, President and CEO of Musashi, said, “Nishimura’s appointment is a reflection of the evolving face of contemporary leadership with dynamic fusion of global experience, vision and diversity. Nishimura’s expertise will help Musashi India steer through new challenges faced by OEMS in terms of fast-paced growth and capex-hungry financing requirements”
With his extensive background in Research & Development, Electrification and business expansion, he brings a fresh perspective to Musashi India's vision of revolutionising the auto industry with supreme quality products.
Naoya Nishimura said, "Our dedication lies in providing inventive solutions that catalyze positive transformation in the automotive sector. I look forward to work closely with our team to drive innovative and cutting-edge solutions for our end consumers.”
The company focuses on manufacturing high-quality electric motors, PCU and gear systems to enhance EV range and performance, contributing to improved efficiency and reliability. With a commitment to innovation, Musashi India aims to play a pivotal role in India's electric vehicle landscape by supplying high-performance EV drive units and supporting the country's transition to cleaner transportation.