Thinkstock
Ehstoday 1916 Thumbsup
Ehstoday 1916 Thumbsup
Ehstoday 1916 Thumbsup
Ehstoday 1916 Thumbsup
Ehstoday 1916 Thumbsup

Leadership Changes on Hand at SHOWA

Jan. 7, 2015
Shuji Kondo will replace Bill Alico as SHOWA Americas president and COO.

Glove manufacturer SHOWA is putting the lead of its U.S. operations in new hands.

The Japan-based company has selected Shuji Kondo to replace Bill Alico as Americas president and COO.

Kondo has 20 years experience at SHOWA, where he has held leadership roles in Japan, Europe and the U.S.

Alico said it's the right time to support the "next generation of visionary leaders."

Alico, who will serve as a member of SHOWA's board of directors and as a strategic advisor to the company, has more than 30 years of experience in industry.

"Kondo's vast experience will help us to facilitate regional connectivity and strengthen our position as a global powerhouse in hand protection," he said.

"SHOWA Americas is an integral part of our global brand, driving innovation, sustainability and customer-focused development in hand protection," Kondo said in a statement.

SHOWA also named Charles Miller, who previously served as the Americas central regional manager, its new Americas vice president of sales and marketing. He succeeds Tom Eggleston, who will join the company's board.

SHOWA Americas was formed in 2007 when then Showa Glove Japan acquired Best Manufacturing. SHOWA, which in 2014 changed its corporate name from Showa Glove, operates eight productions facilities globally and has 4,500 employees.

Sponsored Recommendations

3 Essential Elements for a Strong Safety Culture

March 13, 2024
Organizations globally have increased their attention on safety culture: trying to figure out what it really is and the aspects that are necessary to develop and sustain it. And...

Making the Case for Occupational Health Software

March 13, 2024
Deciding to invest in Occupational Health (OH) software can be a challenging leap for many organizations. This article will equip businesses with insightful strategies for effectively...

Fighting the Flu: Solutions for the Workplace

March 13, 2024
Seasonal flu continues to wreak considerable havoc both on individual wellness, as well as on our business continuity and productivity. Explore these solutions for protecting ...

Preventing SIFs with Digitization: Reduce Serious Injuries and Fatalities with Technology

March 13, 2024
This eBook discusses the origins of SIF prevention, outlines principles, models and tools available to EHS leaders to better detect and address SIF potential in their business...

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of EHS Today, create an account today!