Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 30, 2020: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Yutaka Yano as President of Mitsubishi Motors Middle East and Africa. Yano will be looking after the GCC, Levante and Africa regions and will be based in Dubai, UAE.
Yano is a veteran automotive executive, having spent over 28 years of his career with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. His rich industry experience spans across several European and Middle Eastern markets.
“The Middle East is a crucial region for Mitsubishi Motors, and I look forward to working with such dynamic markets that represent a promising platform for growth. Mitsubishi Motors’ track record of producing quality vehicles will help us tremendously during these unprecedented times. Since the pandemic started, we have gone above and beyond to ensure we adapt to the new normal and cater to our customers’ needs across the region.”
Before assuming the President role in the Middle East, Yano was General Manager for the Middle East department at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Tokyo, Japan.
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