Uchida to explore new growth avenues for SMIPL
India is one of the largest manufacturers of two wheelers in the world and offers immense opportunities for growth for Japan’s Suzuki, said Satoshi Uchida who has returned to the Indian market as head Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL).
“It will be my endeavour once again to further consolidate our base here in India. This company has always been very close to my heart,” said Uchida who had worked previously in the company as well as served as Deputy Executive General Manager – Motorcycle Operations (India/Middle-East/Africa) at Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC), Japan, in the past.
Uchida will be responsible to explore new avenues for growth and further strengthen Suzuki Motorcycle India’s position in the Indian market, SMIPL said in a release on 13 May2 021.
“I would like to further strengthen our commitment to the Make in India program in our efforts towards gaining a much higher market share in the premium segment,” he added.
“I am delighted to join Suzuki Motorcycle India again after a gap of just two years of my earlier assignment here in India,” added Uchida who now leads the company in the Indian market as part of a global revamp by parent SMC.
Uchida, who returned from posting in the United States, has succeeded Koichiro Hirao with effect from May 1, 2021, said SMIPL in a release on 13 May 2021. #manufacturing #investment #exports /fiinews.com
