Panasonic Energy India Company Appoints New Chairman and Managing Director, Outlines Strategic Roadmap for India

Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd. (PECIN) a part of Panasonic Holdings Corporation today announced a change in leadership with the appointment of Mr. Akio Fujita the new Chairman and Managing Director, PECIN effective 1st July 2025. In his previous role, he was in-charge of strategy at Consumer Energy

Business Unit, Panasonic Energy Company Ltd, based in Japan.

Mr. Akio Fujita, Chairman and Managing Director, PECIN said, “India continues to be a fast-emerging, strategic market and I am delighted with this opportunity to take our legacy forward. My priority is to further strengthen the business and distribution strategy built by my predecessor. We will continue to focus on expanding our distribution presence. We will also focus on expanding our product portfolio in line with consumer demand to deliver quality batteries that are leak-proof, safe, and offer superior performance.”

Mr. Akinori Isomura, the outgoing Chairman and Managing Director, played a pivotal role in driving Panasonic Energy India's growth and elevating its market capitalization to over ₹2,586 million (as of March 2025) and building a profitable business. Under Akio San’s leadership, PECIN will continue to expand its product portfolio and pursue strategic growth aimed at expanding distribution through all the channels including quick-commerce platforms to tap emerging markets.

“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Akio san. It has been a challenging as well as a rewarding journey for me at PECIN and I am delighted with our achievements over the years. I am sure under Akio san’s leadership Panasonic Energy Company India will scale newer heights,” added Mr. Isomura, the outgoing Chairman and Managing Director of PECIN.

As part of the strategic business roadmap, PECIN will aim at an expanded outreach, improved channel partner engagement, and a scaled digital and organized retail presence to meet evolving consumer needs and strengthen product availability across key growth platforms.

More about Mr. Akio Fujita the new Chairman and Managing Director, PECIN: Akio Fujita’s career spans across nearly two decades working across several leadership and consulting roles. He joined Panasonic Energy Company as a part of Strategic Planning team in 2022. He is passionate about India and immense growth potential it offers.