10.02.14
Presperse: President Sumio Hino has been appointed to lead the management of Sumitomo Corporation’s global cosmetics business, and will soon be returning to Tokyo where Sumitomo Corporation has its headquarters.
Since Sumitomo’s initial investment in Presperse in 2007, Hino has worked to enhance the levels of service and quality by strengthening the organization and expanding its capabilities.
Koh Akiyama has been appointed president and CEO, replacing Hino. Akiyama has been serving as chairman of the board of directors for Presperse and is also a board member of Sumitomo Corporation group companies, Cosmotec International Especialidades Ltd. in Brazil and Summit Pharmaceuticals Europe. He brings almost 30 years of experience in the chemicals industry, including 10 years of business experience while based in New York.
Since Sumitomo’s initial investment in Presperse in 2007, Hino has worked to enhance the levels of service and quality by strengthening the organization and expanding its capabilities.
Koh Akiyama has been appointed president and CEO, replacing Hino. Akiyama has been serving as chairman of the board of directors for Presperse and is also a board member of Sumitomo Corporation group companies, Cosmotec International Especialidades Ltd. in Brazil and Summit Pharmaceuticals Europe. He brings almost 30 years of experience in the chemicals industry, including 10 years of business experience while based in New York.