Japan Display to be led by American investor Scott Callon

Current CEO Kikuoka will step down as company shifts from smartphone reliance

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Japan Display's current CEO, Minoru Kikuoka, will be replaced by Scott Callon, who will retain his chairman role. (Photo by Karina Nooka)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan Display will have an American CEO as the embattled maker of liquid crystal panels tries to accelerate its restructuring initiatives, Nikkei learned on Thursday.

Current CEO Minoru Kikuoka will step down, and Scott Callon, chairman of JDI and head of its top investor, Ichigo Asset Management, will take over the vacated post as well.

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