OREANDA-NEWS. The Board of Directors of Yokogawa Electric Corporation resolved in a meeting on March 2 4 to appoint Takashi Nishijim a, Representative Director, President and Chief Operating Officer, to the position of Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, and to appoint Shuzo Kaihori, Representative Direct or, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, as Director and Chairman . This transfer of responsibilities will take effect on April 1.