Date:08/04/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/04/08/stories/2005040801470300.htm

Back Takedagawa takes over as chief of Honda Siel

Our Bureau

New Delhi , April 7

HONDA Siel Cars India on Thursday announced the appointment of Mr M. Takedagawa as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr Takedagawa has taken over from Mr H. Yamada, who has completed his three-year term as the Indian venture's head. Mr Yamada is moving on to Honda headquarters in Japan and would now be responsible for Honda's operations in the Africa and West Asian region.

Prior to taking over his new responsibility, Mr Takedagawa held office as Global Head of Product Planning at Honda Motor Co, Japan.

"This is my first stint in India and I am really excited about it, particularly the way the Indian automobile market has been growing," Mr Takedagawa said.