Executive Team

President

Yoichi has extensive international experience with nearly 30 years in industrial design, innovative technology development, manufacturing, and sales.  His key priorities are to accelerate business performance across Sharp’s European business operations which include its Document Solutions portfolio, IT services division and Sharp NEC Display Solutions in Europe, as well as focus on Sharp’s environmental goals..    

President, Information Systems

Since 2004, Alex has been responsible for country, regions and all of Sharp’s European B2B Sales subsidiaries.  He is now working to transform Sharp’s operation from a hardware and service supplier to a provider of advanced solutions and services for the future workplace; supported by significant investments into the acquisitions of IT-Service companies and Sharp’s widening portfolio of technologies. 

Vice President, Information Systems

Kazushi is responsible for Sharp’s European Business Planning. This includes mid-term planning, product strategy, mergers & acquisitions strategy, business transformation, fiscal year budget, profit control, and operation optimisation. 

President Shared Services 

Shigenobu has had a distinguished career at Sharp Corporation, where he has held various key positions. His journey with Sharp includes significant roles in Sharp USA and now Sharp Electronics Europe. With extensive experience across different regions and facets of the business, Shigenobu has developed a deep understanding of Sharp's global operations. His leadership and strategic insights have been instrumental in driving the company's growth and innovation.

Director Product Planning and Marketing 

Jason's role in Sharp’s B2B transformation involves the bringing together of Sharp’s corporate B2B vision, European markets and business objectives to help shape the overall business direction and strategy, and translating these into new products, services, organisations, digital platforms and marketing communications. 

Head of Legal and Company Secretary 

Richard is responsible for the legal and compliance aspects of Sharp’s operations in Europe, and is supported by a team of legal and compliance professionals, including a dedicated data protection team. The legal team’s objective is to provide best practise to all Sharp’s legal and compliance matters whilst maintaining a pragmatic, commercial approach. 
 

General Director of European IT Centre 

Dirk is responsible for ensuring that all of Sharp’s users in Europe enjoy their IT services in a cost efficient and secure way – end to end. In addition, he is tasked with the development and provision of innovative, new IT services that enable Sharp’s customers to drive their business growth and achieve maximum business benefits. 
 

European HR Director

Danisha is responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies that align with Sharp’s European business objectives. With over 20 years of HR experience in the banking and retail sectors, she focuses on fostering a diverse workplace, building employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Her key priorities include enhancing talent, aligning training with European goals, and leveraging technology for international collaboration.

Vice President, IT Services 

Roland is responsible for the strategic expansion of Sharp’s IT Services division in Europe.  A key part of his role will be to ensure that Sharp’s IT products and services are meeting the changing needs of Sharp’s clients, and that Sharp selects the best IT technologies and solutions to deliver maximum value to its clients.  
 

General Manager, Digital Imaging Solutions 

Ian is responsible for managing Sharp’s Digital Imaging Solutions (DIS) business across Europe, driving forward sales and product strategy. Ian oversees the sales and marketing operations, in order to drive profitable growth, as well as setting Sharp’s DIS strategy in liaison with Japan on both strategic and product development.