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Yuasa Battery Inc. Names Rio Okubo As President and CEO

PRIVATEJun 06, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Yuasa Battery

Rio Okubo
LaureldaleManufacturingAutomotive

Description

Rio Okubo has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Yuasa Battery Inc. Okubo, with over 25 years of experience in the battery industry, will succeed former President and CEO Yuuka Moriya.

Company Information

Company

Yuasa Battery

Location

Laureldale, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Yuasa Battery, Inc. has been manufacturing powersports batteries in the US since 1979. We are the leading manufacturer and distributor of batteries for motorcycles, ATV’s (all-terrain vehicles), UTV’s (side-by-side), snowmobiles, personal watercraft and scooters. Over several decades, Yuasa has been recognized as the top premier powersports battery brand in the US and globally. We have been the leading supplier of OEM powersport manufacturers delivering reliability and peace of mind under any circumstances. Yuasa’s parent company, GS Yuasa located in Japan, has the 2nd largest share of global lead-acid battery market, manufacturing batteries for automotive, motive-power, industrial and powersport markets.

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