(Nikon Metrology: Brighton, MI) -– Nikon Metrology has announced that Hajime Kosawa, managing director, has been promoted to a new position at Nikon Corporate in Japan. NMI also welcomes Hideaki Okamoto as the new managing director. Kosawa’s success in accomplishing the integration of Metris into Nikon, along with his strong strategic management over the last several years resulted in his return to Japan with new and even more significant responsibilities.

“I feel confident that the team we have in place is the best of the best, and that they will continue the success we’ve achieved,” says Kosawa.

In little more than five years, Kosawa has ascended from vice president of marketing for Nikon Metrology, to managing director, and now to even greater position at Nikon Corporate. Okamoto, a Nikon veteran, is well versed in metrology. His many years with Nikon include experience in not only the engineering side of metrology and inspection, but in sales and marketing as well.

“Dr. Okamoto’s leadership will be a great asset to Nikon Metrology, and I am sure our great success will continue under his direction,” says Kosawa.

 …