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Infor appoints Yuka Kanemitsu to lead Japan. August 7, 2026 Infor has appointed Yuka Kanemitsu as President and Representative Director of Infor Japan. The last public announcement saw Mitsukuni Iio installed in the role in 2018. Kanemitsu joined from Cohesity in July 2026 and has held country leadership positions and sales leadership positions for around 25 years. Kanemitsu has been brought on board to lead the next phase of growth for Infor in Japan. Infor offers industry-specific cloud ERP solutions powered by AI and deep industry expertise. It differentiates based on several ERP applications that are built for specific industries rather than a more generic platform such as SAP, Oracle and Workday. In the role, Kanemitsu will lead the company's business strategy and operations across Japan. She will be responsible for accelerating customer success, expanding strategic partnerships, and driving growth in one of the key markets for Infor. Kanemitsu will aim to grow Infor's presence in automotive, industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, distribution and other asset-intensive sectors. Thus, helping customers modernise operations with Industry Cloud, AI and intelligent automation. Why now? The appointment comes at a time when the Japanese market for ERP is growing. According to Grand View Horizon, the ERP software market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 11,271.9 million by 2033 at a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%. Japanese companies are increasingly investing in digital transformation, AI and cloud technologies. They do so to meet the ever-changing demands of global supply chains, a modern workforce and to improve operational resilience. Infor continues to invest in its solution, enhancing its platform with new AI capabilities that bring industry-specific solutions to the market. Geoff Thomas, SVP Asia Pacific and Japan, said, "Japan is one of Infor's most strategic markets worldwide and plays an important role in its long-term growth strategy across Asia Pacific. "Organizations today are looking beyond general-purpose AI. They want technology that understands the unique requirements of their industries, improves business processes, and helps people make better decisions. "Infor is uniquely positioned to meet these needs through its Industry Cloud platform, which combines deep industry functionality with AI, automation, and advanced analytics. Yuka has an exceptional track record of building high-performing organizations, strengthening customer relationships, and leading business transformation. Her leadership will be instrumental as Enterprise Times continue helping customers across Japan achieve measurable business outcomes." Who is Kanemitsu. Kanemitsu has held three previous Country Manager positions, at Coheisty, Veritsa Technologies LLC and CloudBlue. All technology companies that work in a similar space to that in which Infor operates. Prior to that, she held sales leadership positions at Landis and Gyr, Nokia and Alcatel Lucent. She has worked within many US-headquartered firms so understands the difference in culture well. Kanemitsu started her career at Nippon Ericsson KK, rising rapidly to Sales Director over an eleven-year tenure. She also held senior sales positions at Comverse Japan Ltd and NICE Systems. Kanemitsu commented, "AI is transforming how businesses operate, but technology alone does not create value. Sustainable business transformation happens when organizations combine industry expertise, modern cloud technology, trusted data, and AI to improve how work gets done. Together with our customers and partners, we will help organizations modernize with confidence and create measurable business value." Enterprise times: what does this mean. Infor has found an experienced country head to lead them in Japan. With the investments that Infor is making in its Industry Cloud Platform, Kanemitsu has the opportunity to build a sales motion that will build revenue streams for the industry-specific ERP vendor. Kanemitsu's challenge will be to translate Infor's global strategy into local execution. Japan's ERP market is expanding as manufacturers, distributors and asset-intensive organisations look to modernise ageing systems and embed AI into core processes. Infor has a differentiated message with its industry-specific cloud applications, but it must prove measurable value against larger competitors with deeper footprints. If Kanemitsu can strengthen partner relationships, sharpen vertical go-to-market activity and demonstrate successful customer outcomes, Japan could become a more significant growth engine for Infor across Asia Pacific. Her appointment signals intent; delivery will determine its impact.

Cohesity strengthens partner-led growth strategy with new Regional Channel leadership appointment. Company appoints Hassan Aoun as Senior Channel Director for the International Emerging Region to accelerate partner growth and expand cybersecurity ecosystem Cohesity has announced the appointment of Hassan Aoun as Senior Channel Director, International Emerging Region, reinforcing the company's commitment to expanding its partner-led growth strategy across key emerging markets. In his new role, Aoun will be responsible for driving the transformation of Cohesity's channel business across the region, focusing on accelerating customer acquisition through partners, expanding the company's cybersecurity ecosystem, developing high-performing channel teams, and creating a scalable framework for long-term growth. The appointment comes as organizations across emerging markets continue to strengthen cyber resilience strategies amid rising cyber threats and growing demand for data protection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. As enterprises increasingly rely on trusted technology partners to modernize data security, accelerate recovery capabilities, and securely adopt AI-driven technologies, Cohesity is further investing in its channel-first approach. "Our partners are at the centre of Cohesity's growth strategy across the International Emerging Region, and investing in world-class channel leadership is critical as we continue to scale our business," said Johnny Karam, Managing Director, International Emerging Region at Cohesity. "Hassan brings an exceptional combination of strategic vision, commercial leadership, and deep experience building high-performing partner ecosystems across diverse markets." "Our partners are at the centre of Cohesity's growth strategy across the International Emerging Region. Hassan's experience in building high-performing partner ecosystems and scalable go-to-market models will be instrumental as we expand our cybersecurity ecosystem and help more organisations strengthen cyber resilience." Johnny Karam, Managing Director, International Emerging Region, Cohesity Aoun joins Cohesity with more than 23 years of experience in channel development, ecosystem expansion, and commercial leadership. Prior to joining the company, he spent nearly a decade at Autodesk, where he held a series of leadership positions including Regional Channel Manager, Head of Africa Territory Sales, and Global Ecosystem Expansion Lead. He has also held senior channel and commercial leadership roles at Sandvine, Juniper Networks, Cisco Systems, and Microsoft. Commenting on his appointment, Hassan Aoun said: "Organisations across emerging markets are placing greater emphasis on cyber resilience and data security, creating significant opportunities for partners to deliver greater value to customers. I look forward to working closely with our partner ecosystem to accelerate growth, strengthen collaboration, and help organisations protect their most critical asset, their data." The appointment forms part of Cohesity's ongoing efforts to strengthen its market presence and partner ecosystem across emerging regions. By expanding its channel capabilities and investing in experienced leadership, the company aims to help partners unlock new business opportunities while supporting customers in building stronger cyber resilience and modern data security strategies.

Cohesity to present cyber resilience framework at MACo Summer Conference. Cohesity will host a session on Aug. 12 as part of the 2026 Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference Solutions Showcase, focusing on practical strategies for improving cyber resilience in local governments. The session, titled "The 5 Steps to Cyber Resilience: Maturing Your Cyber Resilience Program," will outline a framework designed to help counties address increasing pressures from cyber threats, insurance requirements, and audit-driven mandates. Cohesity said the discussion will provide guidance on discovering and protecting critical data, ensuring recoverability, identifying cyber risks, improving operational readiness, and aligning with evolving compliance standards. According to the company description provided by MACo, Cohesity specializes in software that enables IT professionals to consolidate and manage data across multiple systems and cloud providers. Its main products include DataPlatform - a hyper-converged platform for consolidating workloads - and DataProtect, a backup and recovery solution operating on DataPlatform. The company also offers Helios, a software-as-a-service management tool that provides a unified dashboard for monitoring data stored locally or in the cloud. The session is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City during MACo's annual conference themed "Build What's Next." The event runs from August 12-15 and features various sessions aimed at helping county governments reduce risk and protect essential services. Registration information for attendees and sponsors is available through MACo's official channels. Additional details about exhibitor opportunities, hotel rates, golf tournament participation, past conference photos, blog coverage on Conduit Street Blog, and social media updates under #MACoCon are also provided by organizers.