Panasonic has appointed Shusuke Aoki as the new President and CEO of Panasonic Connect Europe, headquartered in Wiesbaden. With a career in Europe spanning 14 years, Aoki will lead the organization in supporting European businesses to tackle the challenges of the modern economy by leveraging cutting-edge technological innovations. Aoki, who has extensive experience in the B2B and B2G sectors, previously managed teams responsible for sales of comprehensive solutions, systems engineering, marketing, and transformation in Japan, the United States, and Europe. He will succeed Hiroyuki Nishiima, who successfully led the company through the challenges of the pandemic period.
European businesses face many significant challenges, such as rising energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainty. Panasonic Connect Europe will help businesses overcome these difficulties by offering innovative and transformative technological solutions, emphasizes Shusuke Aoki, the new CEO of Panasonic Connect Europe.
The organization, focusing on collaboration with businesses and the public sector, supports its clients in delivering innovative products, integrated systems, and services. In the manufacturing industry, it supports factory automation at every stage—from component reception, through the production process, to distribution. In the supply chain area, it combines groundbreaking artificial intelligence solutions from its subsidiary, BlueYonder, with edge network technologies such as sensors and robotics, revolutionizing the way products are delivered. Rugged tablets, notebooks, and comprehensive Toughbook solutions significantly enhance the efficiency of mobile teams. Meanwhile, in the entertainment, education, and business sectors, advanced audiovisual technologies, collaboration systems, and broadcasting solutions are redefining the way these industries operate.
“Our continuous focus on product innovations and service excellence allows us to support our clients in achieving higher efficiency, greater productivity, and profitability. At the same time, we provide them with access to the latest technologies that ensure flexibility and help gain a competitive advantage in rapidly developing markets,” concludes Shusuke Aoki.
Taking on his new role, Shusuke Aoki brings extensive industry experience and strong leadership skills. His experience working across three continents with business clients and public sector representatives has provided him with a unique perspective on the global business and geopolitical landscape. As a result, he is well-positioned to guide how breakthrough technologies can be used to transform organizations and society, leading to better development outcomes.
Source: Manager Plus