Epson, a global tech manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Junkichi Yoshida as the new global president and CEO. Effective April 1, 2025, Yoshida will succeed Yasunori Ogawa, who will transition to chairman of the board.
The company says that as it moves into the final year of its Epson 25 Renewed corporate vision, this leadership transition marks a pivotal moment in shaping Epson’s next corporate strategy with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and corporate growth.
Yasunori Ogawa, outgoing CEO and incoming chairman, commented: “Junkichi Yoshida has been involved in driving business and product strategies after a career in overseas marketing and sales, during which he launched new business areas in the Americas and expanded sales networks in Asia.”
He added: “For the past four years, he has led Epson’s core printing solutions business. I am confident that he will demonstrate excellent leadership and propel Epson to new heights in the future. In my role as chairman of the board, I will seek to further enhance board effectiveness; strengthen Epson’s corporate governance; engage in external, public, and social activities; and occasionally advise president Yoshida.”
Junkichi Yoshida, new global president and CEO, added: “As the person with whom ultimately responsibility for the company rests, I will work with the new leadership team to create an environment that motivates people, so that we all can unite and strive toward our common goals. I will do everything I can to continue to expand the ecosystem of inkjet innovation and formulate the next 10-year strategic corporate vision to establish new growth drivers for Epson.”
