With experience and industry knowledge going back several decades, Tomohiro Hosaka has been appointed as Managing Director for Ocean Network Express (ONE) Europe and Africa region.
Mr Hosaka will assume the role from April 1st, 2026. He succeeds to the position following three years as Director of Corporate and Innovation for the Europe and Africa region.
Prior to this, he served as Vice President of Corporate and Innovation in ONE’s Latin American region, and earlier as President of ONE Chile, where he first joined the company in 2019.
With extensive experience across the Americas and China, Mr. Hosaka brings a vital global perspective to ONE during a period of industry upheaval. His background includes leading NYK Line’s marketing expansion in China and overseeing RORO operations across the Americas.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Hosaka said:
“I am honoured to take on this new leadership role at such a dynamic time for ONE. While the industry faces significant global challenges, my main priority is ensuring our service standards remain lean and agile, meeting our customers’ evolving needs at the very highest level.
“Shipping remains the heartbeat of global trade, delivering essential everyday items that sustain lives around the world. At ONE we have a great and diverse team of people focused on innovation, customer satisfaction and sustainability. By building on the strong foundations laid over the past 8 years, together we will ensure ONE remains a strong, reliable, and future-ready organization, with the adaptability to thrive through 2030 and beyond. As ONE, We Can.”
Mr Hosaka succeeds outgoing Managing Director Takahiro Kikuchi who steps down from this position to take on a new leadership role in Asia after 3 successful years leading the region.
In his new role, Mr Hosaka will be supported by ONE Europe and Africa Board Directors Stanley Smulders (Product and Network), Dan Miura (Marketing and Commercial), and Masashi Hamada (Corporate and Innovation).
