Lectra appoints new managing director for Japan

08/01/2013
Leather-cutting technology provider Lectra has appointed former Procter & Gamble and Accenture executive Rikako Shinonaga as its new managing director for Japan. Ms Shinanoga had been working for the technology provider for some time as its marketing and human resources manager there.

Her appointment is part of a strategy to strengthen Lectra’s presence in Japan, aiming especially at automotive, fashion and luxury goods companies there.

“Japanese brands can capitalise on Lectra’s considerable fashion expertise, developed over 40 years of working with world-renowned fashion and luxury brands,” said chief executive, Daniel Harari, on announcing the appointment.