Yukio Kudo
About Yukio Kudo
Yukio Kudo is a seasoned professional in motor control solutions, currently serving as the Motor Control Solution Industrial and Consumer Business Unit Manager at ON Semiconductor since 2019. He has extensive experience in program and project management at Texas Instruments, where he has worked for over a decade in various roles.
Work at Onsemi
Yukio Kudo has been employed at オン・セミコンダクター since 2018, serving as the Motor Control Solution Industrial and Consumer Business Unit Manager. In this role, he has focused on managing product lines related to motor drivers, including BLDC, DC, and Stepper motor drivers. His responsibilities include conducting regular meetings with various stakeholders to align product releases with market demands and adjusting pricing strategies to maximize profitability. Kudo has also been involved in resource management, ensuring efficient operations across design teams located in Japan, the Philippines, and the United States.
Experience at Texas Instruments
Prior to his current role at Onsemi, Yukio Kudo worked at Texas Instruments for over a decade. He held multiple positions, including Program Manager for AIP and HPA since 2011, and Project Manager for Home Audio since 2012. His tenure at Texas Instruments began in 2003 as an Engineering Leader, where he worked until 2011. Throughout his time there, he conducted regular meetings with markets, sales teams, and Field Application Engineers across various regions, including Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Europe, and the US, to ensure alignment with market needs.
Education and Expertise
Yukio Kudo studied at Tamagawa K-12 & University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from 1986 to 1992. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in motor control solutions and product management.
Management and Leadership Skills
In his managerial roles, Yukio Kudo has demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing profit and loss for a business unit with an $80 million revenue. He has verified return on investment for product developments and controlled manufacturing processes by analyzing demand to maintain profitability. Kudo has led weekly progress checks and monthly priority adjustments with design teams, ensuring efficient resource management and alignment with business objectives.