Junzo Masuda
Director, Japan Displays Research
Junzo (Jim) Masuda directs displays research in Japan. Based in Kyoto, Japan, he is responsible for conducting market research on CRTs, CRT monitors, television systems, and flat panel displays in Japan. He travels extensively throughout Japan and the Pacific Rim, performing interviews with key executives at display manufacturing firms.
Prior to joining the firm in 1997, Jim spent 30 years with Matsushita Electronics Corporation, where he was general manager of corporate marketing and was responsible for strategic planning of worldwide operations. During his long career in the display industry at Matsushita, Jim held positions in engineering, manufacturing management, and marketing. He has an extensive background in television engineering and manufacturing in addition to have managed the manufacturing of plasma display panels for computer applications.
Jim holds 46 patents on various innovations in CRT design.
Junzo Masuda, director, japan displays research at IHS iSuppli has made significant contributions to electronic display market research, recognized and appreciated by other electronic display industry experts. Key industry players look to this expert for in-depth analysis & invaluable insights.