Yazaki Names Tadahisa 'Ted' Tsuda General Motors Business Unit President

CANTON, Mich., July 1 -- Yazaki North America, Inc., a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, announced today the appointment of Tadahisa "Ted" Tsuda to General Motors Business Unit President. George R. Perry, president and COO of Yazaki North America made the announcement.

Tsuda brings nearly four decades of automotive and management experience to his new appointment. As president of the GM Business Unit, Tsuda is responsible for the overall management of current GM business programs and business planning for future growth opportunities. Before joining Yazaki North America, Tsuda served as managing director of Australian Arrow Ltd., a Yazaki affiliate in Melbourne, and president of Yazaki EDS Samoa Ltd for more than five years.

"Ted brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the General Motors Business Unit," said George R. Perry, president and COO of Yazaki North America. "His leadership skills, coupled with his unique understanding of the industry will benefit Yazaki's overall growth and positioning strategies."

Tsuda earned a B.B.A. from Kobe University in Kobe, Japan.