Yazaki’s Bo Andersson Expands Job Role
Yazaki Corp. has expanded the management role of industry veteran Bo Andersson, who it hired to head its European business last July, to include North and Central American operations.
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Yazaki Corp. has expanded the management role of industry veteran Bo Andersson, who it hired to head its European business last July, to include North and Central American operations.
Andersson acquired the new roles from Yutaka Inagaki, who will remain as a special adviser, last month, Automotive News reports.
Andersson began his career at Saab. He spent 16 years at General Motors, rising to become global purchasing chief. He most recently was CEO of Russian carmaker AvtoVAZ.
Privately held Yazaki is the world’s largest supplier of wiring harnesses. The company is headquartered in Tokyo. It also operates regional headquarters in Cologne, Germany, and Canton, Mich.
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