My name is Masaya Hirose, and I am honored to have been appointed President and CEO of Ohashi Technica, Inc. at the Company’s 72nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Directors’ Meeting held on June 25. I would like to say a few words on the occasion of my appointment.

 

Since we were founded in 1951, Ohashi Technica has since endeavored to respond to customer needs as an independent parts supplier without becoming dependent on any one automotive manufacturer and has thus grown to be a global supplier. This is condensed in our mission statement: “Delivering better parts to those making better cars, determined to be indispensable to the automotive industry,” which was created to mark our 70th anniversary.

 

As the automotive industry is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation at a profound level, there are so many changes happening in the market that could not have been foreseen even a few years ago. Amid such a challenging environment, we at Ohashi Technica dedicate ourselves to being “indispensable to those making better cars” with a renewed awareness of the importance of listening to our customers, including automotive manufacturers, and working together to solve the issues facing them.

 

We have been working for the past two years toward achieving the Medium-Term Business Plan: Mission 2025. My mission is to expand our business through the “pursuit of economic value,” while at the same time promoting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management to achieve the “creation of social value,” thereby establishing a company that contributes to all our stakeholders.

 

I will devote myself to this mission, and your continued support and guidance is greatly appreciated.

Masaya Hirose

President and CEO

Ohashi Technica,Inc.