SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. today announced the appointment of Mr Tatsuo Doko as Managing Director of Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Mr Doko is also the Corporate Representative - Asia, Toshiba Corporation and he will be responsible for overseeing and expanding the business in Asia and Oceania (excluding Japan, mainland China and Hong Kong). His appointment will be in effect from 30 September 2015.
"I am pleased to be leading Toshiba in this region. Toshiba Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, has 20 years' presence in Singapore, and functions as the company's regional headquarter to support Toshiba group companies in this region. Southeast Asia has been identified as one of Toshiba's key growth markets and the company has a strong focus in expanding our business around the areas of social infrastructure, power systems, community solutions and industrial ICT solutions.
Apart from Southeast Asia, Toshiba Asia Pacific recently opened a Bangladesh liaison office as we expand our business territories. With a dedicated team equipped with deep expertise, we are seeking further collaborations to realise a vision where people can live better lives," remarks Mr Doko.
Mr Doko joined Toshiba Corporation in 1980 and has over 30 years of experience in project management, strategic planning and sales. He has a number of overseas experiences including his role as President & CEO of Toshiba International Corporation in Houston, Texas. He was a Senior Fellow and General Manager, Strategic Planning Division of Community Solutions Company, Toshiba Corporation.
He is a graduate with a Master's degree with honors in International Management awarded by American Graduate School of International Management.
About Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy & Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, "Committed to People, Committed to the Future", Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing to the realization of a world where generations to come can live better lives.
Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today's Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 580 consolidated companies employing 199,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.6 trillion yen (US$55 billion).
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