Panasonic Energy India (PECIN) a part of Panasonic Holdings Corporation announced a change in leadership with the appointment of Akio Fujita the new Chairman and Managing Director, PECIN effective July 1, 2025. In his previous role, he was in-charge of strategy at Consumer Energy Business Unit, Panasonic Energy Company, based in Japan.
Akio Fujita, Chairman and Managing Director, PECIN said, “India continues to be a fast-emerging, strategic market and I am delighted with this opportunity to take our legacy forward. My priority is to further strengthen the business and distribution strategy built by my predecessor. We will continue to focus on expanding our distribution presence. We will also focus on expanding our product portfolio in line with consumer demand to deliver quality batteries that are leak-proof, safe, and offer superior performance.”
Akinori Isomura, the outgoing Chairman and Managing Director, played a pivotal role in driving Panasonic Energy India's growth and elevating its market capitalisation to over Rs 2,586 million (as of March 2025) and building a profitable business. Under Akio San’s leadership, PECIN will continue to expand its product portfolio and pursue strategic growth aimed at expanding distribution through all the channels including quick-commerce platforms to tap emerging markets.
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Akio san. It has been a challenging as well as a rewarding journey for me at PECIN and I am delighted with our achievements over the years. I am sure under Akio san’s leadership Panasonic Energy Company India will scale newer heights,” added Isomura, the outgoing Chairman and Managing Director of PECIN.
