Yonex Corporation U.S.A. has announced that Hiroaki Ebihara will succeed Chitose Renge as President and CEO of Torrance based Yonex Corporation USA and Calgary based Yonex Canada Ltd effective immediately. Renge is returning to Yonex Corporation USA’s parent company, Yonex Company Ltd in Tokyo as Executive Managing Director in charge of Administration, Accounting, IT System Development and Legal Department. Renge has led Yonex Corporation USA and Yonex Canada Ltd. since 1998.
Ebihara has been General Manager of Yonex Company Ltd. since 1998, in charge of all Yonex international business. Ebihara brings 17+ years of experience, dating back to 1990 when he served as Sales Manager of Yonex Company Ltd.’s International Division. Ebihara has also held management positions with Yonex helping to drive expansive growth in the European and Asian markets.
"I am pleased to start a new chapter for Yonex Corporation USA and Yonex Canada Ltd. As we start this exciting chapter, I will be building on the solid foundation and momentum achieved by my predecessor Mr. Chitose Renge. I intend to give my commitment and dedication as we charge ahead to build a business focused on delivering the best Badminton, Tennis and Golf equipment in the world."
Yonex is a successful global company with corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, U.S. headquarters in Torrance, California, Canadian headquarters in Calgary, Alberta as well as offices in England, Germany and Taiwan.
Yonex is the world technology leader in Golf, Tennis and Badminton.
Yonex is a company driven by technology, constantly exploring new materials, new designs and new ways of improving your game.
For more information on Yonex call the company at 1-800-44-YONEX or visit their website at www.yonexusa.com
Contact:
Will Carswell
Yonex Corporation USA
310-793-3869
william.carswell@yonexusa.com
