Boon Siew Honda appoints new Malaysia CEO

A changing of the guard at Boon Siew Honda with Kunitomo Asano stepping into the role of as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Asano, previously Boon Siew Honda’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, takes over from Mitsuharu Funase who held the position from 2022.

Asano has a 20-year long career with Honda, with a decade in Japan and a further 10-years posted overseas. This includes five years in Thailand, four years in India, and now in Malaysia. Asano also oversaw Honda’s sales operations across North America, Europe, Asia and South America.

In Thailand, Asano handled global exports to multiple countries, and in India, was responsible for domestic business in a particular region. For his role in Malaysia, Asano will continue efforts in Boon Siew Honda;s community engagement, emphasising brand awareness to the Malaysian public.