Latin America. FOR-A Corporation of America announced that industry veteran Satoshi Kanemura has been named president of the company effective April 1.
Kanemura joins FOR-A America from Sony Electronics, where he was vice president of professional products and solutions. Former FOR-A America President Ken Truong has become FOR-A America's Chief Technology Officer.
During his 35-year career at Sony, Mr. Kanemura was instrumental in developing several new business initiatives, including the world's first 1080/60P live production system, 4K/8K and cloud-based production solutions, as well as Sony's deep production solutions. expansion to digital cinematography.
While at Sony, he collaborated with director George Lucas on the first fully digital feature film series, Star Wars: Episodes II and III and with director James Cameron on the all-3D digital feature film series, Avatar and Avatar 2 and 3. Mr. Kanemura was also the director of Sony's Digital Motion Picture Center, which served as a focal point for the Hollywood community looking for hands-on experience with new technologies. He also led Sony's efforts in the U.S. In the production of xR virtual reality, immersive education solutions and ai-based edge computing technology.
In his new role at FOR-A America, Mr. Kanemura will spearhead the company's growth in new and existing markets, such as remote and live event production, distance learning and worship applications.
"Over the past year, as broadcasters, the film, education and places of worship industry have faced the challenge of moving into a 'new normal' that includes remote, immersive and cloud operations, the technology provided by FOR-A Company has been a key component of many successful productions and events. FOR-A's strong team and leading products position the Company to continue its growth in North and South America. I am excited to take the lead of FOR-A America at this crucial time," said Kanemura.
