Yaskawa restructures its top management in Europe
Yaskawa, a leading Japanese manufacturer in the fields of automation and technology, restructured the management at its European headquarters at the beginning of the financial year.
Effective March 1, 2026, Pär Tornemo has been appointed President & CEO of Yaskawa Europe GmbH. Tornemo has held various management positions at Yaskawa since 2007, including Managing Director of Yaskawa Nordic AB and most recently Senior Vice President of the European Robotics Business Unit. Looking to the future of the company, Tornemo said: "Yaskawa is entering a new era characterized by digitalization, AI-powered automation and sustainable business practices - factors that will be critical to our success. Together with our team, we want to further strengthen the connection between our company's global expertise and the needs of our European customers."
Further changes in Yaskawa's top management
The company has also announced further leadership changes across the EMEA region. With Pär Tornemo, Bobbie Linkenbach and Sibel Yanak as Managing Directors, Yaskawa Europe is focusing on strong leadership and a clear strategic direction in all business areas. Sibel Yanak appointed as new Chief Financial Officer Sibel Yanak, who joined Yaskawa Europe in February 2025 as Senior Vice President Finance, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. She has more than 16 years of experience in auditing and management consulting, mainly with the Big Four. In her new role, she aims to unify and centralize the finance organization in the EMEA region, strengthen governance and compliance and drive the development of sustainability reporting across the region.
DACH region leading growth market for robotics
In August 2025, Jörg Rommelfanger took over the position of President of Yaskawa's robotics business in the DACH region, overseeing operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Thanks to his extensive experience in the robotics industry, including previous management positions at ABB, Jörg Rommelfanger brings important expertise to Yaskawa. He says: "The DACH region remains a leading growth market for robotics, characterized by a shortage of skilled workers, smart factories and increasing demand for flexible automation. Yaskawa wants to take advantage of these opportunities, strengthen its customer presence, position its core portfolio more clearly and expand partnerships."