Fanuc’s Dr. Inaba appointed as new chairman of JMTBA

May 28, 2021

Leadership change announced by Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association

On May 28, the Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association (JMTBA) announced that Dr. Yoshiharu Inaba, chairman of Fanuc, has been appointed as the new chairman of the association.

Speaking at the inaugural press conference held on the same day, Dr. Inaba said, “Although we are suffering from the impact of COVID-19, demand for machine tools is growing worldwide. We will work together as a team.”

Dr. Inaba’s background and leadership at Fanuc

Dr. Inaba holds a doctorate in engineering and joined Fanuc in 1983. He became a board member in 1989 and served as president from 2003 to 2016 before assuming his current role as chairman.

Fanuc is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of factory automation equipment. The company operates three main business segments: FA, robots, and robomachines. The FA segment, in particular, provides CNC systems for machine tools and holds the largest market share globally.