Mr. Yaegashi joined NanoGram in 2006 as President of NanoGram�s Japanese operations where he is responsible for creating and developing NanoGram�s market potential and customer base throughout Japan and other areas in Asia. A veteran in technology business leadership in the Japanese market, Mr. Yaegashi has more than 25 years industrial experience in technology and business management, both in Japan and internationally. Most recently, he served as President of Celgard K.K., a Polypore Company, handling three business units, Celgard, Daramic and Membrana, where he and his team successfully expanded the business to market leadership positions in Japan and Asia Pacific. Prior to Celgard K.K., Mr. Yaegashi served in technical and business leadership roles at Hoechst Japan Ltd. Mr. Yaegashi holds BE and ME degrees in Polymer Chemistry from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. |