Dennie K. Kawahara is taking a new role at OKI, based in the UK
Former head of OKI Data Australia, Dennie K. Kawahara has been appointed managing director of OKI Europe.
Mr Kawahara replaces Terry Kawashima who is taking on the role of general manager, Overseas Banking Terminals Sales in Tokyo.
Joining OKI Electric Industry in 1992, Mr Kawahara worked his way up to his most recent position as managing director of OKI Data Australia – a role he took on in 2012. Mr Kawahara has held various assignments within the OKI Group including nine years at OKI America Inc. He also worked in OKI Europe’s marketing department as Product Planning and Delivery manager between 2007 and 2010.
‘I am delighted to be returning to OKI Europe at such an exciting and transformational time in its long and successful history,’ said Mr Kawahara. ‘I look forward to taking part in developing new, forward-looking strategies to address the positioning of our products in the new digital environment and to maintaining our momentum in an increasingly competitive market.
‘As managing director, I will make it my mission to improve structure and strengthen OKI Europe’s direction, increasing collaboration and profitability in this tough and ever-changing market,’ he continued. ‘In my experience Europe is the most challenging yet rewarding region to work in. I am excited to meet staff, customers and partners in the many different countries in our region, experiencing the different business cultures, and playing a part in OKI Europe’s exponential business growth.’
