The International Business Division of Hochiki Corporation has appointed a new strategic leadership team tasked with shaping global direction, with several senior figures from Kentec Electronics playing key roles.
Kevin Swann, managing director of Kentec, has been appointed global strategy director for the International Business Division. In this expanded role, Kevin continues as MD of Kentec and will also provide strategic leadership/guidance across product, market, and operational initiatives—ensuring global alignment and guiding the long-term direction of the Hochiki group. His remit will encompass broader business strategic priorities such as market positioning, international growth, partnerships as appropriate.
Kevin brings extensive experience from his seven years leading Kentec, during which time he has overseen significant international expansion into markets including the Middle East, Africa, and China and driven the successful factory/operations expansion in Dartford, Kent.
To support the delivery of this global strategy, Kevin will lead/guide an initial team comprising of Kevin Mears, Thiago Andrade and Kendo Matsuura.
