WBIW.com News - state

Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana

Ex-Japanese Business Exec To Lead State's Asian Strategy

Last updated on Friday, November 8, 2013

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Gov. Mike Pence has tapped a former Japanese company executive to serve as his special adviser for Asia and to lead the Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s strategy to strengthen and expand initiatives on the continent.

Rick Pease comes to the state after a 30-year career at Columbus-based Enkei America, the North American division of a global automotive supplier.

Pease's duties will include leading the state's efforts to attract new jobs from Asian companies and to encourage existing Asia-based companies to expand their investments in Indiana.

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com

© Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click here to go back to previous page