Musashi India appoints Naoya Nishimura as CEO

By OEM Update Editorial April 10, 2024 3:23 pm IST

Musashi India is dedicated to promoting eco-friendly mobility and technological advancements in the automotive industry. Musashi India intends to play an important role in India’s electric vehicle market by providing high-performance EV drive units and aiding the country’s transition to cleaner transportation.

Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt Ltd (Musashi), a wholly owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries in Japan and a renowned manufacturer of two- and four-wheeler transmission components in India, has named Naoya Nishimura as its Chief Executive Officer. The move demonstrates Musashi’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and its focus on the Indian market.

Nishimura has been with Musashi for over two decades and has worked in numerous international markets, including Japan and North America. He has also worked at Musashi in a variety of roles, including operations, new client acquisition, R&D, and business planning. With his exceptional leadership and significant history in R&D, electrification, and company expansion, he adds a new perspective to Musashi India’s aim of changing the auto industry with high-quality products. In his new post, Nishimura will aim to increase Musashi’s EV product penetration in the India and Africa markets.

Previously Naoya Nishimura was the global Chief R&D Officer at Musashi.

Hiroshi Otsuka, President and CEO, Musashi said, “It gives us pride to bring the second tier of leadership at the country’s leading auto component manufacturer with global experience and perspective. Nishimura’s appointment is a reflection of the evolving face of contemporary leadership with dynamic fusion of global experience, vision and diversity. Nishimura’s expertise will help Musashi India steer through new challenges faced by OEMS in terms of fast-paced growth and capex-hungry financing requirements”

Naoya Nishimura said, “I’m excited to join Musashi’s journey at this pivotal moment in shaping India’s sustainable mobility future. Our dedication lies in providing inventive solutions that catalyse positive transformation in the automotive sector. I look forward to work closely with our team to drive innovative and cutting-edge solutions for our end consumers. Moving forward, Musashi India aims to continue its pioneering efforts in sustainable mobility by expanding its portfolio of high-performance electric vehicle components and fostering partnerships to support the adoption of cleaner transportation solutions across India.”

Musashi India is in the forefront of promoting environmentally friendly mobility and technical advancement in the automotive industry. The company manufactures high-quality electric motors, power control units, and gear systems to improve EV range and performance, resulting in increased efficiency and dependability. Musashi India, with a dedication to innovation, aspires to play a key role in India’s electric vehicle scene by offering high-performance EV drive units and facilitating the country’s shift to cleaner transportation.