Mr. Isao Wu Kashiwa, who became the new CEO of a major electronics manufacturer, Sharp, met and expressed his intention to accelerate business development in Europe, the United States and China.
Mr. Wu from Taiwan was appointed CEO on April 1 as a successor to Mr. Tai Jeng Wu, who has been in charge of management since Sharp became a subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. in Taiwan in 2016.
CEO Wu attended a press conference at the head office in Sakai City, Osaka on the 12th. I want to push forward with reforms. "
He then stated that "it is our mission to lead Sharp to a truly global company," and expressed his intention to expand the product lineup of home appliances and other products overseas in order to accelerate business development in Europe, the United States, China, and Southeast Asia. ..
In addition, Mr. Wu has set a policy of focusing on the "digital health business" that monitors the health condition through home appliances as a new field.
Sharp has not fully linked its brand recognition to overseas sales, and Mr. Wu's skill will be questioned as to whether he can overcome these challenges.