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Posted on September 26, 2025
Kuala Lumpur, 26 September 2025 – Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Takashi Sakamaki as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective today. Sakamaki succeeds Shinya Ikeda, who led the company since October 2021.

Together with MMM, Sakamaki strive to deliver a fulfilling mobility lifestyle that awakens the adventurous spirit
Sakamaki brings over 20 years of international experience in the automotive industry, with deep expertise in business strategy, export operations, and market development across key countries including China, Indonesia, and Mexico.
Throughout his career with Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Sakamaki has held several senior positions, contributing significantly to the company’s global growth. He has led business development, managed CBU exports, and expanded OEM supply with global automakers.
“It is an honour to take on the leadership of Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia at such a dynamic time for the automotive industry. With Mitsubishi Motors’ strong heritage in Malaysia and the dedication of our talented team, I am confident we are well-positioned to navigate emerging challenges and seize new opportunities.
Twenty years ago, MMM set out to redefine mobility in Malaysia. Today, we celebrate not just our journey, but the trust of every driver who chose Mitsubishi. As we look ahead, our commitment remains unwavering – to provide safety, security and comfort that our customers and communities can trust. We strive to deliver a fulfilling mobility lifestyle that awakens the adventurous spirit, all built on the foundation of reliable technology and peace of mind. I look forward to continuing to provide exceptional value and quality to every Malaysian driver," stated Sakamaki, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia.
Under Shinya Ikeda’s leadership, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia launched the sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton and introduced the facelifted XPANDER, which has become the best-selling non-national MPV in the country. More than 120,000 Triton and 50,000 XPANDER units have been sold in Malaysia since its introduction in 2006 and 2020 respectively, reflecting Mitsubishi’s presence in the market and their focus on vehicles designed for Malaysian drivers.
About Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM)
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) was formed on 29 January 2005 and is the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia. As one of Malaysia’s leading automotive companies, MMM is currently represented by 61 showrooms (with 8 being 4S) and 61 service centers across Malaysia. In East Malaysia, MMM has 16 showrooms (8 in Sarawak and 8 in Sabah). Additionally, there are 27 authorised Body & Repair (B&P) outlets to meet market demand. By 2025, four new outlets are anticipated, bringing the total to 65 outlets to cater to increasing demand and enhance customer experience.
MMM is committed to selling a range of vehicles that are high in quality, performance, safety, comfort, and technologically advanced. The Triton 4x4 pick-up truck is imported as CBU (Completely Built-Up) units from Thailand and the XPANDER is locally assembled (CKD) in Malaysia.
“Drive your Ambition” is a powerful statement of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s (MMC) ongoing commitment to the values and aspirations of its drivers. Following this, MMM strives to provide unique experiences and inspire our customers to go the distance with our vehicles.