SML Isuzu Limited has announced key leadership changes following the resignation of its Managing Director and CEO, Junya Yamanishi. The company's Board of Directors approved the transition in a meeting held on March 21, 2025.
Yamanishi, who has served as Managing Director & CEO, will step down effective April 16, 2025, citing a change in his position at Sumitomo Corporation, Japan, the company's promoter. In response, the Board has appointed Yasushi Nishikawa as the new Managing Director & CEO, effective April 17, 2025, for a five-year term, subject to regulatory approvals.
Nishikawa brings extensive global experience, having worked with Sumitomo Corporation for over 38 years in various leadership roles across Japan, Mexico, and other regions. He has previously held executive positions at Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico and Sumitomo Corporation de Mexico.
In addition, the Board has reappointed Anuj Kumar Sethi, a senior management executive, as Associate Vice President (AVP) - Corporate Planning, IT, and Special Application Cell for a one-year term starting April 1, 2025. Sethi, who has been with SML Isuzu since 1988, will continue to oversee corporate planning, digital initiatives, and specialized vehicle applications.
The company has confirmed that the leadership changes comply with regulatory guidelines and have been disclosed as per SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Further details are available on the company’s official website.