Press release

Change of Management of TOA Electronics Europe GmbH

Hamburg, April 2025 – TOA Electronics Europe GmbH announces a new management for TOA in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

New Managing Director for the EMEA Region
As of April 1, 2025, Mr. Kosuke Tanaka will take over as General Manager of EMEA Business Department and Managing Director of TOA Electronics Europe (TEE). Mr. Tanaka, who previously held the role of Deputy General Manager of the EMEA Business Department, brings extensive international experience from roles in the Middle East, UK, and USA. He will focus on further strengthening TOA’s market position, driving digital transformation, and deepening partnerships across the EMEA region.

New Leadership Role for Daisuke Imagawa
Mr. Daisuke Imagawa, who has led TOA’s operations in the EMEA region, will return to Japan to take on his new role as Deputy Division Manager of the Solution Sales Division at TOA Corporation. During his tenure, Mr. Imagawa made significant contributions to expanding TOA’s presence and strengthening customer relationships throughout the EMEA region. His extensive experience and leadership will continue to benefit TOA in his new role within the domestic sales division.

A Strong and Experienced Leadership Team
Alongside Mr. Tanaka, Mr. Takatoshi Murai has been appointed Deputy General Manager of the EMEA Business Department and Director of TOA Electronics Europe (TEE). With a strong background in sales, corporate strategy, and project management, Mr. Murai will collaborate closely with the team to optimize business operations across the region. He comments: “I look forward to working closely with our teams and partners to accelerate TOA’s growth in the EMEA region.”

TOA Electronics Europe GmbH is led by an experienced and dynamic management team, including:

• Kosuke Tanaka, General Manager of the EMEA Business Department
• Takatoshi Murai, Deputy General Manager of the EMEA Business Department
• Stéphane Charles, Director and Head of the France branch
• Volker Scheid, Director and General Manager of the Germany head office

Looking Ahead: Continued Innovation and Growth
With this new leadership structure in place, TOA will continue to prioritize innovation, customer satisfaction, and the development of cutting-edge sound and safety solutions. Mr. Tanaka comments: “TOA has a strong tradition of innovation and a customer-first approach. We will continue to evolve and adapt to the changing market, while maintaining our focus on delivering the best possible solutions and service to our customers as we grow together.”

TOA EMEA Management Team

Kosuke Tanaka

• General Manager of EMEA Business Department / TOA Corporation (Japan)
• Managing Director / TOA Electronics Europe GmbH (Germany)
• Managing Director / TOA Electronics Southern Africa Proprietary Limited (South Africa)
• Director / TOA Corporation (UK) Limited (United Kingdom)

Takatoshi Murai

• Deputy General Manager of EMEA Business Department / TOA Corporation (Japan)
• Director / TOA Electronics Europe GmbH (Germany)

Stéphane Charles

• Director / TOA Electronics Europe GmbH (Germany)
• Head of France branch

Volker Scheid

• Director / TOA Electronics Europe GmbH (Germany)
• General Manager of Germany head office

Lauren Sher

• Director / TOA Electronics Southern Africa Proprietary Limited (South Africa)
• Head of Johannesburg office

Yuichiro Honjo

• Director / TOA Electronics Southern Africa Proprietary Limited (South Africa)

Ian Bridgewater

• Managing Director / TOA Corporation (UK) Limited (United Kingdom)