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ZF, a global technology company, has appointed Doru Taşcă as President of ZF Japan. In this role, he will lead regional strategy while maintaining his position as Global Key Account Executive for Japanese Original Equipment Manufacturers (JOEM). Taşcă’s extensive experience in the automotive sector positions him to enhance customer partnerships and drive innovation in Japan.
Key Highlights
- Doru Taşcă assumes leadership of ZF Japan, focusing on commercial strategy and strategic oversight.
- He continues as Global Key Account Executive for JOEM, ensuring alignment between global and regional operations.
- Taşcă joined ZF in September 2020, initially handling Toyota accounts before expanding to all Japanese OEMs.
- With over two decades in Japan’s automotive industry, he excels in customer engagement and intercultural business.
- ZF Japan, founded in 1966, operates seven sites, including an engineering center, supporting areas like braking, steering, ADAS, safety, electronics, and chassis.
Leadership Transition at ZF Japan
Doru Taşcă’s appointment underscores ZF’s commitment to strong local leadership amid rapid changes in the automotive industry. He has been instrumental in strengthening partnerships and executing high-impact projects. In his expanded role, Taşcă will guide ZF Japan’s commercial strategies, fostering agility and value delivery to customers.
Taşcă expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity, stating, “I am honoured and humbled to be given the opportunity to lead ZF Japan during this critical time for our industry. Together with our dedicated teams, I look forward to strengthening our partnerships, delivering value to our customers, and building an agile organisation ready for all future challenges.”
Michael Neumann, EVP of Sales & Customer Development at ZF Friedrichshafen AG, praised Taşcă’s strategic vision. Neumann noted, “As the automotive industry continues to evolve rapidly, local leadership that can navigate complexity and drive customer-centered strategies is more important than ever. Doru has consistently demonstrated a clear strategic vision and the capability to build lasting partnerships with key customers. I am confident he will bring strong leadership to our Japan business and continue to build on the momentum he has already created.”
ZF Japan’s Operations and Focus
ZF Japan Co., Ltd., established in 1966, has grown by integrating advanced ZF technologies into the Japanese market through collaborations with local customers. The company maintains seven locations across Japan, including an engineering center. These facilities support critical sectors such as braking, steering, ADAS, safety, electronics, and chassis.
ZF Japan emphasizes high-performance solutions that are economically efficient, safe, and comfortable. By collaborating with ZF’s global innovative engineering, the division meets JOEM demands swiftly and accurately in various business sectors.
About ZF Globally
ZF is a leading global technology company providing systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology. It advances the next generation of mobility, enabling vehicles to see, think, and act. ZF’s expertise spans four key domains: Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility.
The company offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and emerging transport providers. ZF electrifies diverse vehicle types, contributing to emission reductions, climate protection, and enhanced safe mobility. With approximately 175,000 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €48.3 billion in fiscal 2024 and operates 168 production locations in 31 countries.
For further information, please visit: www.zf.com.
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