Hideki Fujiwara to lead Yamaha R&D arm in India
Fujiwara has taken up the responsibility as the Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Research & Development India (YMRI) Pvt Ltd effective February 1, 2020, the company said in a statement.
Fujiwara began his professional journey with Yamaha Motor Co (YMC), Japan in 1989 and played a significant role in developing a strong R&D structure and driving Yamaha's long-term growth strategy, Yamaha said.
His major accomplishments in the company include Project Chief of Engine Design of YZF-R1 (2004, 2007 and 2009) and Project Leader of YZF-R1 (2015). He also handled the cost innovation project (2009-2012) and advanced development of engine and vehicle control (2014-2019) in Japan.
"His assignments with YMRI for the coming years will include concurrent engineering, cost innovation to value creation along with developing skills of local staff," the statement said.
MSS ANUANU