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Koh Young Appoints Tom Hattori as President of Koh Young Japan
July 21, 2025 | Koh YoungEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Koh Young Technology, the global leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection solutions, announced the appointment of Tom Hattori as President of Koh Young Japan (JKY). Mr. Hattori brings more than 20 years of leadership experience within the electronics manufacturing sector, having held key roles in strategic planning, market development, and operations for prominent global technology firms in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Hattori stated, "Koh Young's commitment to continuous innovation and customer-focused solutions strongly aligns with my professional values. The company’s pioneering role in 3D inspection technologies, combined with its vision to shape industry standards, presents an exceptional opportunity. I look forward to working closely with the global Koh Young team to drive meaningful growth in Japan."
Analyzing the current Japanese market, he added, "Our industry here is undergoing rapid transformation, marked by increasing demands for greater precision, productivity, and digitization. These trends highlight significant opportunities for Koh Young’s advanced metrology solutions. My goal is to align our local strategies closely with these evolving customer needs to support their journey toward smarter manufacturing."
Mr. Hattori outlined clear strategic priorities: enhancing customer engagement, customizing solutions to fit Japan’s unique market conditions, and ensuring operational excellence. He emphasized, "To lead in the Japanese market, our approach must be proactive and responsive, leveraging our global strengths while adapting to local requirements."
Discussing synergy between the Japan office and global teams, Mr. Hattori said, "Effective global cooperation will be critical to our success. By exchanging insights and best practices across regions, we will build stronger local capabilities that deliver exceptional value to our customers."
Directly addressing Koh Young’s customers and partners, Mr. Hattori offered a commitment rooted in mutual success and innovation: "I am dedicated to building trusted partnerships that achieve shared growth. Together, we will set new standards of excellence and create sustained success in the years ahead."
Koh Young enthusiastically welcomes Tom Hattori to lead its Japan operations and anticipates continued expansion and innovation under his experienced leadership.
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