Akebono Brake Industry announced some personnel changes, effective from 1 September 2015. The company has appointed Yoshimasa Ogino as head of its North American operations and Kazuo Matsumoto as head of its Asian operations. In addition to his new role, Ogino will continue to serve as executive vice-president and chairman of Akebono Europe SAS; chairman, president, and CEO of Akebono Brake Corporation; and assistant to president and CEO along with officer in charge of planning and administration.

Besides his new role, Matsumoto will continue serving as member of the board, senior managing executive officer, and president of PT Akebono Brake Astra Indonesia. Additionally, Jean de Montlaur has been appointed as senior managing executive officer and head of European operations, as well as assistant to the president and CEO. In addition to his new role, Montlaur will continue to serve as CEO of Akebono Europe SAS.

Meanwhile, Akebono has named Yuji Ando as head of its global purchasing division. The company has also appointed Shunji Yokoo as head of the manufacturing division.