Previously, he had been appointed Senior Managing Director of Honda R&D in June 2001, after Director of the Company in June 2000, following the position as Executive Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc. since April 1998.
Sebelumnya, ia dipilih menjadi Direktur Managing Senior Honda R&D pada Juni 2001, setelah Direktur Perusahaan pada Juni 2000, disusul posisinya sebagai Wakil Presiden Eksekutif Honda R&D Americas, Inc. sejak April 1998.