He will oversee the company’s sales and technical support activities across the region. Credit: Futoshi Niizuma (Seagate) Seagate Technology Holdings has appointed Futoshi Niizuma as its vice president for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) sales, overseeing the company’s sales and technical support activities across the region. “We are excited to have Niizuma take on his new expanded role,” Seagate executive vice president and chief commercial officer BanSeng Teh said. “Niizuma’s exceptional experience in working with business partners as well as his leadership will empower and support the customers we serve in this region.” Niizuma joined Seagate in October 2009 and has held various senior roles in Japan, South Asia, ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand. Most recently, he headed up Seagate’s Japan sales team to grow market presence, build ecosystem partnerships and deliver value to customers. Prior to joining Seagate, Niizuma held various positions in senior sales, marketing and management, including Kenwood Corporation and Advanced Micro Devices. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe