Yanmar Announces Leadership Changes for Yanmar Power Solutions and Yanmar Power Technology

A corporate reorganization will see Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. split into two companies: Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., dedicated to industrial engines, and Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., focused on marine and industrial engines, including medium- and high-speed models, as well as standby power systems.

Oct 28, 2025

In a corporate reorganization, Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. will split into two distinct companies: Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., dedicated to industrial engines, and Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., focused on marine and industrial engines, including medium- and high-speed models, as well as standby power systems. Effective October 1, Masaru Hirose has been appointed President of Yanmar Power Solutions, while Tomohisa Tao will continue as President of Yanmar Power Technology. The spin-off aims to enable more agile operations and faster decision-making by aligning each division's activities with specific decarbonization goals and market needs.

President and Representative Director of Yanmar Power Technology: Tomohisa TaoYanmar Power Technology Co.Tomohisa Tao has held various leadership roles, including divisional manager of the Development Planning Division and the Planning Division within the Industrial Power Products Business. In 2020, he became an executive officer at Yanmar Holdings and the president and representative director of Yanmar Power Technology. Currently, he serves as executive officer and general manager of the Industrial Power Products Business while also holding the position of chairman of the Japan Land Engine Manufacturers Association since 2024.

President and Representative Director of Yanmar Power Solutions: Masaru HiroseYanmar Power Technology Co.Masaru Hirose joined Yanmar Diesel Corporation in April 1987 and has held several key positions, including executive officer and head of development for the Large Power Products Business. He was promoted to executive officer and head of the Large Power Products Business in June 2017. Since April 2020, he has served as director and head of the Large Power Products Business at Yanmar Power Technology. Additionally, he has been the vice chairman of the Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association since June 2021 and the Chairman of the Japan Ship-Machinery Quality Control Association since June 2024.

Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. will continue to specialize in industrial power products, delivering high-quality solutions. In contrast, Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. will focus on marine and industrial engines for ships, power generation and standby applications. The company aims for more agile and flexible management that can adapt to industry changes and provide innovative solutions.

The new structure of both companies is anticipated to enable strategic operations tailored to the unique characteristics of each business, fostering further growth. Yanmar Holdings remains committed to delivering products and services that meet customer expectations while contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.