New Delhi: Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd. (PECIN) has announced a change in leadership with the appointment of Akio Fujita the new Chairman and Managing Director, PECIN, effective 1 July. In his previous role, he was in charge of strategy at the Consumer Energy Business Unit, Panasonic Energy Company Ltd, based in Japan.
Fujita said, “India continues to be a fast-emerging, strategic market and I am delighted with this opportunity to take our legacy forward. My priority is to further strengthen the business and distribution strategy built by my predecessor. We will continue to focus on expanding our distribution presence. We will also focus on expanding our product portfolio in line with consumer demand to deliver quality batteries that are leak-proof, safe and offer superior performance.”
Akinori Isomura, the outgoing Chairman and Managing Director, played a pivotal role in driving Panasonic Energy India’s growth and elevating its market capitalisation to over Rs 2,586 million (as of March 2025) and building a profitable business. Under Akio San’s leadership, PECIN will continue to expand its product portfolio and pursue strategic growth aimed at expanding distribution through all the channels, including quick-commerce platforms to tap emerging markets.
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Akio-san. It has been a challenging as well as a rewarding journey for me at PECIN and I am delighted with our achievements over the years. I am sure under Akio-san’s leadership, Panasonic Energy Company India will scale newer heights,” added Isomura, the outgoing Chairman and Managing Director of PECIN.
As part of the strategic business roadmap, PECIN will aim at expanded outreach, improved channel partner engagement, and a scaled digital and organised retail presence to meet evolving consumer needs and strengthen product availability across key growth platforms.
