Makita U.S.A. welcomes new President And CEO

Makita U.S.A. announces the appointment of Sean Okada as its new president and CEO.

Previously, Okada was president of Makita Australia. He also held leadership positions at Makita United Kingdom and Makita Gulf in Dubai.

"We are pleased to welcome Sean Okada to Makita U.S.A.," Rich Chapman, senior executive vice president of sales for Makita U.S.A., said in a statement. "His extensive experience and strategic approach to business make him the ideal leader to take the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation."

Okada will drive key initiatives, including an accelerated expansion of Makita’s XGT cordless system, according to the company.

"I am honored to join Makita here in the United States, the most competitive power tool market in the world,” said Okada. “I look forward to building upon the foundation of success established by my predecessor, Terry Nozawa, and working closely with our talented team to exceed the expectations of our dealer partners and end users."