Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America – Corrugating Machinery Division, has confirmed the appointment of Hiroyuki Kikumoto as its new President.
Kikumoto is replacing Shoji Isoai, who will be assuming a leadership role at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems (MHI-MS) in Mihara, Hiroshima Japan, after a four-year tenure as President, MHIA Corrugating Machinery Division.
Kikumoto has been leading sales efforts as Senior Vice President, Sales for the North American market, comprising the United States, Canada, and Mexico, since 2021. As President, he will continue to work in close collaboration with the sales, service, and parts teams. He previously served as General Manager, Printing & Packaging Machinery Sales Department, at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems, Ltd., where he was responsible for global sales of its printing and paper converting machinery businesses. Previously, he was General Manager of the Corrugating Machinery Division for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Europe Ltd.
