# Hiroyuki Yoshimoto: president, Nidec Corporation

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President of Nidec Corporation, appointed in 2018 — the first person to hold the post after founder Shigenobu Nagamori, who had served as president since the company's founding in 1973. Took over roughly 30% of the responsibilities previously held by Nagamori, who continued as Chairman and CEO. Leads Nidec's expansion beyond precision motors into robotics, automation, and drive technology.

- **Nationality:** Japanese

## Current roles (1)

- [Nidec Corporation](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/nidec.md) President

## Sources (2)

1. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/nidec/pressreleases/hiroyuki-yoshimoto-assumes-office-as-new-nidec-president-2549611
2. https://www.itsinternational.com/news/nidec-appoints-hiroyuki-yoshimoto-new-president


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