Panasonic Connect Announces Transition of President And SEO in April 2026
Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. has announced that, as stated by Panasonic Holdings Corporation, it’s President and CEO, Yasuyuki Higuchi, will resign from his position as Executive Officer, President, and CEO effective March 31, 2026, and will assume the role of Senior Executive Advisor as of April 1, 2026. The company also announced that Kenneth William Sain (Ken Sain) will succeed him as Executive Officer, President, and CEO. Additionally, Sain will continue to serve in his current role as CEO of Panasonic Avionics Corporation.
Since taking office as President of Panasonic Connected Solutions Company – the predecessor of Panasonic Connect – in 2017, Higuchi has led various transformations, including business and cultural reforms, for approximately eight and a half years. As a result, Panasonic Connect achieved its highest-ever profits in the fiscal year 2025.
Sain has served as Executive Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of Panasonic Connect, overseeing the global avionics business, and has successfully led and grown the business since 2019. He possesses deep experience in hardware and software development, integrated solutions, services and digital transformation. Drawing on this experience, he will lead the overall business operations of Panasonic Connect.
Commenting on the transition, Higuchi endorsed his successor, stating, “Ken is an exceptional leader with extensive global experience and a deep understanding of business and technology. I am confident that he will carry forward the spirit of Panasonic Connect while steering the company towards further growth.”
As the company moves towards the next fiscal year, Panasonic Connect will continue to promote the reforms undertaken thus far and aim for further enhancement of corporate value.
About the Panasonic Group
Founded in 1918, and today a global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, devices, B2B solutions and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2022, with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company. The Group reported consolidated net sales of Euro 51.6 billion (8,458.2 billion yen) for the year ended March 31, 2025. To learn more about the Panasonic Group, please visit: https://holdings.panasonic/global/
About Panasonic Connect
Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. was established on April 1, 2022 as part of the Panasonic Group’s switch to an operating company system. With roughly 29,700 employees worldwide and annual sales of JPY1,333.2 billion (FY3/2025) the company plays a central role in the growth of the Panasonic Group’s B2B solutions business and provides new value to its customers by combining advanced hardware, intelligent software solutions, and a wealth of knowledge in industrial engineering accumulated in its over 100-year history.
The company’s purpose is to “Change Work, Advance Society, Connect to Tomorrow.” By driving innovation in the supply chain, public services, infrastructure, and other sectors, Panasonic Connect aims to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and to ensure well-being for all.
About Panasonic Connect Europe GmbH
Panasonic Connect Europe began operations on October 1st, 2021, creating a new Business-to-Business focused and agile organisation. With more than 400 employees and led by CEO Shusuke Aoki, the business aims to contribute to the success of its customers with innovative products and integrated systems and services – all designed to deliver its vision to Change Work, Advance Society and Connect to Tomorrow.
Panasonic Connect Europe is headquartered in Wiesbaden and consist of the following business units:
- The Mobile Solutions Business Division helping mobile workers improve productivity with its range of Toughbook rugged notebooks, business tablets and handhelds.
- The Media Entertainment Business Division incorporating Visual System Solutions offering a range of high brightness and reliable projectors as well as high quality displays; and Broadcast & ProAV offering Smart Live Production solutions from an end-to-end portfolio consisting of PTZ and system cameras, camcorders, the Kairos IT/IP platform, switchers and robotic solutions that are widely used for live event capture, sports production, television, and xR studios.
- Business and Industry Solutions delivering tailored technology solutions focused on Retail, Logistics and Manufacturing. Designed to increase operational efficiency and enhance customer experience, helping businesses to perform at their best, every day.
- Panasonic Factory Solutions Europe selling a wide range of smart factory solutions including electronics manufacturing solutions, robot and welding systems and software solutions engineering.
For more information please visit: https://eu.connect.panasonic.com
Please visit Panasonic Connect Europe’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/panasonic-connect-europe/
