FOR-A names Tanoue president of American operations

FOR-A has named Hiro Tanoue president of FOR-A of America, effective May 1. Tanoue also will continue to serve in his role as president of FOR-A Latin America.

During his 14-year tenure, Tanoue helped the company open its New York office. He also has served as eastern regional sales manager from 2000 to 2006. Most recently, Tanoue maintained a dual role as president of FOR-A Latin America and executive VP of FOR-A of America. As president of FOR-A Latin America, he helped establish the company’s Miami office.

Tanoue will continue to operate out of FOR-A’s new East Coast office in Fort Lee, NJ.