Amano Enzyme USA Co. Ltd. announced Atsuya Hirano as its new Vice President. This appointment reinforces Amano Enzyme’s commitment to growth in the Americas as a leading manufacturer with more than 75 years of experience producing specialty enzymes to provide innovative solutions for food manufacturing and processing.
“I am very pleased to welcome Atsuya Hirano as Vice President of Amano Enzyme USA,” said Ken Nishimatsu, President of Amano Enzyme USA Co. Ltd. “He
has spent the last three decades gaining deep enzyme expertise and extensive leadership experience through various roles across our global operations. Many customers and industry colleagues may remember Atsuya Hirano, as he previously served as technical sales manager in the U.S. working directly with our valued customers.”
Throughout his tenure at Amano Enzyme, Inc. and its international subsidiaries, Atsuya Hirano has accomplished numerous milestones, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills and an extensive knowledge of the enzyme industry. Key roles and responsibilities have included:
- March 2020: General Manager of Domestic Business and Chief of Tokyo Office (Amano Enzyme Inc. Japan)
- March 2018: General Manager, Medical Enzyme Division (Amano Enzyme Inc. Japan)
- November 2017: General Manager of Food and Industry Enzyme Division (Amano Enzyme Inc. Japan)
- June 2014: Technical Sales Manager (Amano Enzyme USA, Ltd.)
- August 2009: President (Amano Enzyme China Ltd.)
- April 1990: Medical Enzyme Division (Amano Enzyme Inc. Japan)
“Atsuya Hirano has proven to be an exceptional leader and today we are very proud to welcome him back in this new role,” added Nishimatsu. “He is perfectly positioned to drive Amano Enzyme USA’s strategic initiatives and further strengthen our market presence. We look forward to the impact his efforts are sure to have in the Americas where he will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to deliver high-quality microbial enzymes that provide innovative solutions for the Food, Healthcare, Medical and Green Chemistry Industries.”
Discover how Amano Enzyme’s solutions can transform your products by visiting https://www.amano-enzyme.com/application/food/.
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