DENSO in Southfield has updated its North American organizational structure and leadership teams, moves expected to allow the company to respond quickly to changing market needs and accelerate innovation.
These updates, which took effect Jan. 1, are designed to strengthen DENSO’s management teams, accelerate decision making and align business units for seamless collaboration and optimized performance. They also align with changes made to DENSO’s global structure, enhancing how the North America team works with DENSO regions around the globe.
Together the changes better position DENSO to pursue its mission of contributing to a better world through its Two Great Causes, Green and Peace of Mind.
DENSO has welcomed two new members to its North America Executive Board:
Andy Clemence joins the North America Executive Board after being promoted to senior director of DENSO Corporation and executive vice president in North America. He will continue as leader of the Green Business Group, while also serving as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and head of the North America (NA) engineering function. As CTO, a newly created role, Clemence will guide DENSO’s advanced technology and product portfolio to align with the evolving needs of the North American market and DENSO’s current and future customers.
Hitoshi “Hiro” Hayase joins the North America Executive Board after being promoted to senior director of DENSO Corporation and executive vice president in North America. He will continue to lead the North America Production Innovation Center (NAPIC), reporting to North America Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO) Marty Deschenes.
DENSO has made three updates to its North America Council, which is comprised of business group and function leaders with responsibilities across the region.
Shuichi “Shu” Kamakura has been promoted to Senior Director of DENSO Corporation. He will continue as North Sub-Region (NSR) lead and president of DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. (DMMI).
Daisuke Yamaoka has joined DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. (DPAM), as president and Aftermarket Business Group leader.
Marty Deschenes, North America chief manufacturing officer, has expanded his role to include corporate quality engineering and serve as the functional head of Quality. Pat Bassett, who previously held the role, will retire after 39 years of dedicated service to DENSO.
DENSO operates within three business groups in North America: Green, Peace of Mind, and Aftermarket. To achieve alignment with global business direction and reflect the dynamic needs of our customers, electrification business units will integrate into powertrain areas.
Mechatronics, motor components, and sensing systems also will be integrated under a new System Control Components Area.
