TAKEUCHI UK has appointed Daisuke Yanagisawa, better known as Yana, as the company’s new managing director.
Yana has spent the last 12 months as assistant MD, getting to know the industry in the UK. He will be leading the team of 25 at Takeuchi’s UK HQ in Rochdale and Thatcham depot.
“There’s a huge opportunity to build on the success Takeuchi UK have achieved so far, and I’m really looking forward to working with the team to grow the business significantly,” Daisuke Yanagisawa said. “My main focus is to take Takeuchi UK to the next level by strengthening the team. I strongly believe having the right people at the right places is the core for our growth.”
Takeuchi UK has an established dealer network of 30 depots nationwide. With developments in the new 3-Series range and new electric models, the manufacturer is expecting an exciting next chapter for the brand in the UK. This year the business will reach its 50,000th machine sale.
“With the recent opening of the new Aoki factory in Japan and increased productivity, our machine availability is going to be its best-ever,” Daisuke Yanagisawa added. “Over the next few years, we aim to grow the Takeuchi customer base nationally. Our dealer know-how and expertise will be critical to our on-going success.”
