Anritsu Corp.
’s Board of Directors has appointed Hiromichi Toda as president
of Anritsu Corp., effective June 23.
Anritsu Corp.’s Board of Directors has appointed Hiromichi Toda as president of Anritsu Corp., effective June 23.
Toda succeeds Akira Shiomi, who will remain with Anritsu as a representative director and chairman of the board. He will serve as executive deputy president from April through June to support Shiomi, and ensure a smooth and effective transition.
Anritsu is among he city’s largest employers with approximately 500 workers at its facility in the Morgan Hill Ranch Business Park.
The change also means increased responsibility for Mark Evans, who led operations at the Morgan Hill facility from 1996 to 2004.
“Toda has been a vital part of the success of Anritsu Corp. during his career. I expect his strong leadership in all areas of the company as new president,” said Shiomi. “I am very confident that he is the best man to implement the proper programs that will ensure Anritsu maintaining its leadership position.”
Toda was named president after a very successful tenure as general manager of Anritsu’s Measurement Group. Under his direction, the test and measurement business unit experienced substantial growth, especially in the wireless communications segment.
The Measurement Group is one of Anritsu Corp.’s largest business units. With direct sales offices in 15 countries, Anritsu is a world leader in the communications market.
“It is a great honor and privilege to be named president. I have tremendous respect for Akira Shiomi and he exhibited great leadership as president.”
Evans, formerly general manager of Anritsu’s Globalization Center, has replaced Toda as general manager of the Measurement Group.
Evans, who is based in Japan, also has a home in San Martin.
Evans was previously president of Anritsu Company, where he was responsible for Anritsu’s sales and marketing in the Americas, as well as all operations of Anritsu’s Microwave Measurement Division (MMD). Frank Tiernan will remain as president of the Morgan Hill operations.
Anritsu Corp.’s products include measurement solutions include optical, microwave/RF, wireless and digital instruments that can be used during research and development, manufacturing, installation and maintenance.
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