Management Team

Minoru Okamoto
President
Communications & Industrial Solutions

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CIS is part of Tyco Electronics’ Electronic Components segment and is one of the world’s largest suppliers of components and value-added assemblies for a wide range of industries such as computer, communications, industrial machinery and equipment, and commercial building and equipment. Mr. Okamoto is responsible for all aspects of sales, development and operations for these businesses worldwide.

With 32 years of Tyco Electronics and prior AMP experience, Mr. Okamoto has held a wide variety of positions in sales, marketing, operations and general management. These include Vice President of Asia and Global Computer & Consumer Electronics, Divisional Vice President and Area Director of Asia/Pacific North (Japan & Korea), General Manager of AMP Japan, Director of Asia/Pacific Marketing and General Manager of AMP Taiwan.

Mr. Okamoto is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce, Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association of Corporate Executives), JEITA (Japan Electronics & Information Technology Industries Association) in Japan, and a Director of the Board, iNEMI (International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative, Inc.) in the U.S. Mr. Okamoto holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University, California, U.S.

About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products and undersea telecommunication systems, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.4 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; energy; and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.