Auto parts supplier Denso Corp. (Denso) today announced that it has named Yoshikazu Makino of Denso International Europe BV (Denso International Europe BV), president and CEO, the appointment since June 22, 2011 with effect from . Denso International Europe BV is located in is Denso's European headquarters.

    Makino is executive director of Denso spark plug, he will take over Shigehiro Nishimura's work, which will be responsible for the company's Asia-Pacific affairs.

    Previously, Makino oversees Japan's Denso glowplug Corp. Global Business Planning Division (Global Business Planning Division) daily. During his service, the company in China, India and Brazil and other emerging markets, regional management capacity has been enhanced.

    As of March 31, 2011 fiscal year ended, the company's consolidated revenue in Europe amounted to 3.55 billion euros (about $ 5.13 billion), its more than 13,000 employees.