Japan's Nidec taps Sony alum overseeing automotive motors as new CEO

VP Kishida to succeed legendary founder Nagamori at motor maker

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Mitsuya Kishida becomes Nidec's president and CEO effective April 1. (Photo by Yo Inoue) 

YUJI OHIRA, Nikkei staff writer

KYOTO, Japan -- Japanese motor maker Nidec has tapped Executive Vice President Mitsuya Kishida as the new president and CEO effective April 1, choosing a leader who has built extensive sales and production experience at Sony.

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