Xiphera Strengthens Its Presence in Japan with the Appointment of Yasuhiro Okumura as Country Manager

July 1, 2026 -- Japan is a focus market for Xiphera’s cryptographic hardware security solutions, and we are pleased to welcome Yasuhiro Okumura as our new Country Manager for Japan. His appointment strengthens our local presence and supports our continued growth in the region.

Yasuhiro Okumura brings to Xiphera 39 years of extensive experience in the high-tech industry, with over 30 years in senior leadership roles at global technology firms, where he successfully served as Country Manager for Japan and VP of Sales for Asia. He has a proven track record of driving business growth, developing new markets, and delivering strong sales results through strategic leadership and deep technology expertise.

As demand for cybersecurity and secure semiconductor technologies continues to grow, Japan continues as a strategically important market for Xiphera. Strengthening our local presence enables us to offer security solutions that meet local requirements, support our customers and partners with close collaboration – and to expand our business in the region.

“We are pleased to welcome Okumura-san to the Xiphera team,” said Tommi Lampila, CRO of Xiphera. “His experience, industry network, and market knowledge will play an important role as we continue to build our presence and serve critical industry sectors in Japan.”

“I am thrilled to join the team and take on the role of Country Manager in Japan. Japan remains a dynamic and vital market, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to build strong partnerships, support our clients, and drive our growth here,” said Okumura, Country Manager for Japan at Xiphera.

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