Panasonic Energy India (PECIN), a part of Panasonic Holdings Corporation, announced the appointment of Akio Fujita as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), effective 1st July 2025.
Akio Fujita’s career spans across nearly two decades, working across several leadership and consulting roles. He joined Panasonic Energy Company as a part of Strategic Planning team in 2022. He is passionate about India and the immense growth potential it offers.
In his previous role, he was in-charge of strategy at the Consumer Energy Business Unit, Panasonic Energy Company, based in Japan.
Akio Fujita, Chairman and Managing Director, PECIN said, “India continues to be a fast-emerging, strategic market and I am delighted with this opportunity to take our legacy forward. My priority is to further strengthen the business and distribution strategy built by my predecessor. We will continue to focus on expanding our distribution presence. We will also focus on expanding our product portfolio in line with consumer demand to deliver quality batteries that are leak-proof, safe, and offer superior performance.”
Akinori Isomura, the outgoing Chairman and Managing Director, said, “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Akio san. It has been a challenging as well as a rewarding journey for me at PECIN and I am delighted with our achievements over the years. I am sure under Akio san’s leadership Panasonic Energy Company India will scale newer heights.”
