Mitsubishi Electric India appoints Makoto Kitai as MD

BANGALORE, INDIA: Makoto Kitai has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Mitsubishi Electric India. He succeeds Shinji Yamabe, who returns to Japan to take up the responsibility at Global Strategic Planning and Marketing Group as general manager, Regional Marketing Division. He continues to mentor MEI as a member of board of directors.

Kitai has been looking after Asia operations of Mitsubishi Electric's global strategic planning & marketing group. With his vast experience in the global business scenario and expertise, Mr Kitai will entirely focus on India operations now. Born in 1963, Kitai, has been a part of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation since 1987 and has handled various roles in sales, marketing, budget control, management support and project management. A fitness enthusiast, Kitai has participated in various marathons, golf and tennis tournaments.

Kitai, addressing the employees of Mitsubishi Electric India, said "Mitsubishi Electric is committed to India and will operate here with firm determination to excel. I strongly believe that our wide range of businesses, leading-edge technologies and MEI's effective operations, will make a positive contribution towards India's economy and society. This contribution will surely bring MEI employees much more happiness and welfare. Please be sure Changes for the better life with MEI"

Shinji Yamabe, said: "I would like to devote myself to strengthen our business in India from global perspective. My principal place of business will be different from April. But, I would like to continue to help develop MEI's business as an India supporter with the same ambition and dream as yours".