Executive Bios
Nobo Morita
PresidentDaifuku America
Mr. Morita's focus is on providing the best possible hardware and software to customers. Morita initially joined Daifuku in 1977 and since 2000 he has served as the managing director of Daifuku Europe Ltd. Prior to the position of Managing Director in Europe, he held the position of Executive Vice President of Operations at Daifuku America Corporation. Mr. Morita most recently served the Vice President of Daifuku America’s Manufacturing and Distribution division.
Akihiko Nishimura
Vice PresidentAutomotive, Daifuku America
Mr. Akihiko Nishimura was appointed Vice President of Daifuku America Corporation’s Automotive division in April 2007.
Mr. Nishimura joined Daifuku Co., Ltd in 1987. His experience includes the areas of Technical Service, Sales, and Purchasing. Between 1989 and 1996, he was General Manager of Daifuku Canada, Inc. He was project manager of major new plant installations in North America from 1997 through 2005. In 2006, Mr. Nishimura joined Daifuku America Corporation as a Director.
Tomoaki Terai
Vice PresidentCleanroom, Daifuku America
Since joining Daifuku in 1994, Tomoaki "Tom" Terai's professional focus has been on achieving and sustaining optimum customer satisfaction. A career-long Daifuku eFA division employee, Tom Terai has spent significant periods of his professional life in various departments of Daifuku's eFA (cleanroom) division. As a result, he brings a unique perspective, in-depth knowledge and honed skills to his position as the head of the eFA division.
After serving in several key sales manager positions in Japan, Tom Terai was named as a Vice President of Daifuku America Corporation in 2008.
MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY
1. Contribute to the development of industry by supplying quality material handling systems, equipment and electronic devices to the global market.
2. Focus on healthy, growth-driven management that values profitability.
3. Create a corporate culture that respects the personality and individuality of each employee.
