Epson has announced the appointment of Junkichi Yoshida as its new president and CEO, succeeding Yasunori Ogawa, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board.
The leadership change comes as Epson enters the final year of its current strategic vision, Epson 25 Renewed, and begins shaping the next phase of its long-term corporate strategy. The appointment is intended to accelerate the construction of a solid management foundation aimed at enhancing corporate value under a new management team that will be responsible for everything from formulating the next corporate vision to executing the strategies therein.
Ogawa, who has led Epson since 2020, has overseen the company through a period of significant global change, including the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, Epson strengthened its focus on sustainability and digital transformation while reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
Ogawa comments: “The 2025 fiscal year, which starts on April 1st, marks the final year of our current strategic corporate vision, Epson 25 Renewed. It will also be a pivotal year for fully developing the next strategic corporate vision for driving further growth. It is essential for the next generation to take the lead in formulating the next corporate vision and in executing the strategies therein.”
Having played a key role in expanding Epson’s presence in the Americas and Asia, Yoshida, who has been with Epson for 37 years, has been instrumental in driving business and product strategies across regions. He brings a deep understanding of the company’s technology, markets, and global operations.
During his tenure leading the Printing Solutions division, Epson’s high-capacity ink tank printers surpassed 100-million units in cumulative sales. He also helped lead the acquisition of Fiery, a crucial step in strengthening Epson’s digital printing solutions.
Yoshida says: “Epson, with efficient, compact and precise technologies ingrained in its DNA, has built tremendous strengths over many years. These include our vertical manufacturing capabilities that bring to life our unique technologies, such as Micro Piezo printheads, and our global network to deliver these innovations to our customers. I want us to cherish and take even greater pride in our brand and to continue to build customer trust. I believe this will lead to sustainable business growth and enhance our corporate value.”