Okuma Corp., which makes CNC machine tools and automation systems for the metalworking industry, has announced that Jim King has been promoted to the positions of CEO, president and COO for Okuma America. He also will serve as a senior officer for Okuma in Japan, effective immediately. He has served as president and COO for Okuma America since 2011.
King takes over as CEO from Takeshi (Tad) Yamamoto, who served as chairman and CEO of Okuma America since 2009. Yamamoto will continue in his roles as chairman of Okuma America and as a member of the board of directors for Okuma in Japan, senior executive officer in charge of global sales, and chairman and CEO of Okuma Europe GmbH.
