Tony Kadoi
About Tony Kadoi
Tony Kadoi serves as Vice President with extensive expertise in manufacturing and engineering improvements, particularly in the automotive industry. He has over 26 years of experience, having collaborated with major Japanese automotive manufacturers and held key positions in various international locations.
Work at CTS
Tony Kadoi serves as Vice President at CTS, where he applies his extensive expertise in manufacturing and engineering improvements. His focus areas include material utilization, material flow, cycle time, ergonomics, and productivity. Kadoi's role involves enhancing operational efficiencies and fostering relationships with major automotive clients.
Education and Expertise
Tony Kadoi studied at Cypress College, where he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from 1980 to 1983. He possesses over 26 years of experience in the automotive industry, with a strong emphasis on working with Japanese suppliers and leading Tier 1 automotive suppliers globally. His expertise encompasses strategic partnership development and corporate planning.
Background
Kadoi has held significant positions in the automotive sector, including General Manager at Benteler Automotive from 2012 to 2013. He also served as Sales Director at Cosma International in Yokohama, Japan, from 2006 to 2012. His career has involved various international assignments across North America, Brazil, Europe, Russia, Thailand, China, and Korea.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tony Kadoi has been involved in greenfield startups, plant expansions, and project launches of plant operations. He has worked with major Japanese automotive customers, including Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, and Subaru. Kadoi has experience in reorganizing local teams to better align with the needs of headquarters and customers.