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Shoji Akiyama appointed Executive Vice President for the JIKA business region
FORVIA, the world’s seventh-largest automotive technology supplier, is pleased to announce that Shoji Akiyama will assume the role of Executive Vice President of the JIKA (Japan, India, Korea, ASEAN) Business Region, effective February 1, 2025. He succeeds François Tardif, who has been appointed as Executive Vice President of the North America Business Region.
Shoji Akiyama brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience including positions at Valeo Japan and serving as Global CEO of Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning, where he demonstrated a strong track record of driving business growth and operational excellence.
Patrick Koller, CEO of FORVIA, commented:
“I warmly welcome Shoji Akiyama to his new role as Executive Vice President of our strategically significant region. With his extensive leadership experience and deep understanding of the automotive industry in Asia, Shoji is well-positioned to drive our From West to East strategy forward. His expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our partnerships with Asian OEMs and enhancing FORVIA’s brand presence in the region."
Shoji Akiyama, Executive Vice President of JIKA Business Region remarked:
"I am deeply honored to lead the JIKA Business Region. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, I am thrilled to return to this dynamic sector to contribute to its continued transformation and finish my career in an industry I am so passionate about. This region is extremely important to the Group’s strategic direction, and I look forward to accelerating our engagement with regional OEMs, strengthening our presence, and driving operational excellence. It is a privilege to lead this effort and collaborate with our talented teams to achieve our ambitious goals in these key markets."
