Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (“NSSK” http://www.nsskjapan.com) is pleased to announce that Yoshihito Ohta became Executive Advisor effective April 1, 2018. Mr. Ohta was formerly Managing Director of Kyocera Corporation, where he worked closely with its Founder, Kazuo Inamori, in its transformation to become a global company. When Mr. Inamori was Chairman of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. Mr. Ohta also served as Senior Managing Director and Advisor to the Chairman. They together worked on the successful corporate rehabilitation of Japan’s flagship air carrier during its bankruptcy restructuring. Most recently, Mr. Ohta was Chairman of Kyocera Communication Systems Co., Ltd.

“It is a tremendous honor for NSSK to welcome a management guru of Mr. Ohta’s caliber. His broad management experience, strong business philosophy and association with Seiwajuku will positively impact our business in many ways.” Jun Tsusaka, CEO of NSSK commented.

Mr. Ohta remarked that “I hope to be able to use the skills and network I have accumulated to date to advance NSSK’s cause to realize a bright future for Japan by assisting SMEs and regional economies. I am a big believer in this important mission.”

“Through Mr. Ohta’s broad experience, insights and network, we will accelerate and enhance our investment activities focusing on Japan’s middle market and bring about benefits to Japan’s regional economies.” noted Jun Tsusaka.