Yamaha Corp. of America Appoints New President - Orange County Business Journal

Yamaha Corporation of America Names New President

Tom Sumner, current Yamaha President retiring in 2026, pictured with next President, Seiichi Yamaguchi. Buena Park, CA (March 6, 2026)—After eight years as the first U.S. native to lead Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA), current president Tom Sumner will retire later this year, to be succeeded by Seiichi Yamaguchi, who has been named president of Yamaha Corporation of America, effective April 1, 2026. Yamaha’s Pro Audio division has long been …

Yamaha Corp. of America Appoints New President - Orange County Business Journal

Yamaha Corp. of America (YCA), the Buena Park-based maker of musical instruments and sound gear, has appointed Seiichi Yamaguchi as its new president, effective April 1.  Yamaguchi is currently the managing executive officer and executive general manager of the Musical Instruments Business Unit of Yamaha Corp., the parent music and sound company headquartered in Japan.   His career at Yamaha began in 1985 and includes international leadership ro…