Suzuki Motorcycle India appoints Kenichi Umeda as Managing Director

Umeda succeeds Satoshi Uchida, who has completed his term as the Managing Director of the company.

04 Apr 2023 | 7486 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau

Suzuki Motorcycle India, the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has announced the appointment of Kenichi Umeda as the new Managing Director of the company. Umeda succeeds Satoshi Uchida, who has completed his term as the Managing Director of the company.

Umeda brings with him over 27 years of industry experience across various global markets. At Suzuki Motorcycle India, he will be responsible for the further growing and strengthening Suzuki Motorcycle India’s position in the Indian and overseas markets.

"I am excited to take on this new role and lead Suzuki Motorcycle’s operations in one of the world's largest two-wheeler markets. India is an important market for Suzuki. Delivering innovative products and solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers has been the priority for Suzuki Motorcycle India since its inception. I am very excited to work with the talented team at Suzuki Motorcycle India and contribute to the growth story." commented MD Umeda San on his appointment.

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