Petaling Jaya, 7 April 2025 - Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (or the Company) today announced the appointment of Mr. Narushi Yazaki as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1ˢᵗ April 2025. Mr. Narushi Yazaki succeeds Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura, who has successfully led the company over the past three years.

Mr. Yazaki has over 25 years of extensive experience with Honda, having held key leadership roles across multiple countries, including Japan, Thailand, and the United States. Before assuming his current position in Honda Malaysia, Mr. Yazaki was attached to Corporate Administration Operations at Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Mr. Yazaki stated, “I am honored to take on this responsibility at Honda Malaysia, a market known for its dynamic growth and significant contributions to the Honda brand in the Asia and Oceania region. I aim to build on the strong foundation laid by my predecessors and continue driving Honda Malaysia's growth and success in this thriving market.”

Mr. Yoshimura, the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia, has undertaken a new role in Honda’s head office, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, effective 1ˢᵗ April 2025. Mr. Yoshimura played a key role in maintaining Honda Malaysia's leading position in the Non-National Passenger Vehicle segment for 11 consecutive years and successfully navigated the company through a challenging post-pandemic environment. Honda Malaysia extends its gratitude to Mr. Yoshimura for his dedication and leadership, which have been instrumental in the company’s continued success.

Mr. Narushi Yazaki, the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia, officially took office on the 1ˢᵗ April 2025.

Mr. Narushi Yazaki, the new MD & CEO of Honda Malaysia carries over 25 years of extensive experience with Honda, having held key leadership roles across various countries, including Japan, Thailand, and the United States.