It has been learned that Shuji Tsuruyama (59), former president of TE Connectivity Japan (Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki), a manufacturer and seller of electrical connection components, assumed the role of new president of major automotive battery company AESC Japan (Nishi-ku, Yokohama) effective the 1st. An announcement will be made on the 2nd.
This is the first presidential change in 6 years and 9 months. It is also the first time the president has come from outside the major client Nissan Motor. Former AESC president Shoichi Matsumoto (66), who is from Nissan, will remain as an advisor.
The Aim Behind Inviting Mr. Tsuruyama
TE Connectivity Japan
TE Connectivity Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of TE Connectivity, a global industrial technology company specializing in connectors and sensors. While the specific founding date of the Japanese branch is not widely published, it operates as part of the corporation’s long-standing presence in the Asia-Pacific region, supporting Japan’s advanced electronics and automotive manufacturing sectors since the late 20th century. It functions primarily as a business and engineering hub rather than a public cultural or historical site.
AESC Japan
**AESC Japan** is the Japanese division of the global electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer AESC (formerly Automotive Energy Supply Corporation). Originally established in 2007 as a joint venture between Nissan, NEC, and its subsidiary NEC Tokin, it was a pioneering force in mass-producing lithium-ion batteries for EVs like the Nissan Leaf. Today, after ownership changes, AESC continues its operations in Japan as a key part of the international Envision AESC group, focusing on advanced battery development and supply for the automotive industry.
Nissan Motor
Nissan Motor is a major Japanese automobile manufacturer founded in 1933, tracing its origins to the 1911 establishment of the Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works. It played a significant role in Japan’s industrialization and became a global brand, known for innovations like the Datsun and the iconic Z-series sports cars. Today, it is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and remains one of the world’s largest car producers.
