{"id":155723,"date":"2023-09-21T06:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T10:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-makita-u-s-a-welcomes-sean-okada-as-new-president-and-ceo\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T06:10:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T10:10:19","slug":"makita-u-s-a-le-da-la-bienvenida-a-sean-okada-como-nuevo-presidente-y-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/makita-u-s-a-le-da-la-bienvenida-a-sean-okada-como-nuevo-presidente-y-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"MAKITA U.S.A. WELCOMES SEAN OKADA AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b>New executive will drive key initiatives including an accelerated expansion of the XGT\u00ae\u00a0<\/b><b>cordless system of equipment and tools, increased premium accessory solutions, and more <\/b><\/p>\n<p>LA\u00a0MIRADA, Calif., <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 21, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/\u00a0&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3975256-1&amp;h=224666099&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.makitatools.com%2Fcompany%2Fpress-releases%2F2023%2Fmakita-u-s-a-welcomes-sean-okada-as-new-president-and-ceo&amp;a=Makita\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Makita<\/a>, a leading global manufacturer of innovative power tools, outdoor power equipment and accessories, is proud to announce the appointment of a seasoned industry leader as its new president and CEO. The company is excited to welcome <span class=\"xn-person\">Sean Okada<\/span> to lead Makita&#8217;s continued growth and success in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg0b52left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg0b52left\" title=\"MAKITA U.S.A. WELCOMES SEAN OKADA AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2217077\/MAKITA_WELCOMES__SEAN_OKADA_AS_NEW_PRESIDENT_AND_CEO.jpg\" alt=\"MAKITA U.S.A. WELCOMES SEAN OKADA AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b>A Wealth of Experience and Perspective<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Okada brings a wealth of experience and perspective to Makita <span class=\"xn-location\">U.S.A.<\/span>, Inc. He comes to <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> after seven years as president of Makita Australia. He also held leadership positions at Makita United Kingdom and Makita Gulf in <span class=\"xn-location\">Dubai<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are pleased to welcome <span class=\"xn-person\">Sean Okada<\/span> to Makita <span class=\"xn-location\">U.S.A.<\/span>,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Rich Chapman<\/span>, senior executive vice president of sales, Makita <span class=\"xn-location\">U.S.A.<\/span>, Inc. &#8220;His extensive experience and strategic approach to business make him the ideal leader to take the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b>Sharp Focus on Product Innovation, Service, and More<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As the new president Okada will drive the company&#8217;s strategic initiatives, foster innovation, and expand market presence while upholding Makita&#8217;s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Key initiatives include an accelerated expansion of the 40V | 80V max XGT\u00ae System of equipment and tools, which will push cordless technology into more professional applications and allow contractors to remove cords and gas cans from job sites. In the accessory category, Makita will offer more premium solutions including new Impact XPS\u00ae Insert Bits and Fastening Accessories with patented torsion-zone technology for best-in-class performance and durability. Okada will also focus on the company&#8217;s highest standards in distribution, training, and after-sales service.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am honored to join Makita here in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, the most competitive power tool market in the world,&#8221; said Okada. &#8220;I look forward to building upon the foundation of success established by my predecessor, <span class=\"xn-person\">Terry Nozawa<\/span>, and working closely with our talented team to exceed the expectations of our dealer partners and end users.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b>Arrival Follows Significant Expansion in U.S.A.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Okada&#8217;s arrival follows significant <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3975256-1&amp;h=224666099&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.makitatools.com%2Fcompany%2Fpress-releases%2F2023%2Fmakita-u-s-a-welcomes-sean-okada-as-new-president-and-ceo&amp;a=Makita\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Makita<\/a>\u00a0expansion and growth in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>. In the past five years Makita has constructed over 1-million square feet of distribution, warehouse, and service space as well as dedicated training centers in three new state-of-the-art facilities in <span class=\"xn-location\">Reno, NV<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Wilmer, TX<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Flowery Branch, GA.<\/span> The new distribution network is designed to best serve dealer partners and end users across <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b>About Makita<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of high-quality industrial power tools, power equipment, pneumatics and cleaning solutions, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita <span class=\"xn-location\">U.S.A.<\/span>, Inc. is located in <span class=\"xn-location\">La Mirada, California<\/span>, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the <span class=\"xn-location\">U.S.A.<\/span> With over 50 years in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information call (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools<\/p>\n<p>MEDIA CONTACTS<br \/><span class=\"xn-person\">Wayne Hart<\/span><br \/>(714) 522-8088 x4410<br \/><a href=\"mailto:whart@makitausa.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">whart@makitausa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Consumer Inquiries:<br \/>(800) 4-MAKITA<br \/>makitatools.com <br \/>@makitatools<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgdfd3left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgdfd3left\" title=\"Makita U.S.A., Inc. Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/82575\/4287287\/makita_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Makita U.S.A., Inc. 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