Denso names new CEO for U.S.-based unit

Hikaru "Howard" Sugi has been in charge of Denso's engineering research and development center, among other duties.

By:

James B. Treece

June 02, 2011 05:00 AM

DETROIT -- Denso Corp. today said that Hikaru "Howard" Sugi will be CEO of Denso International America Inc., the Japanese automotive supplier’s North American headquarters, effective June 22.

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