Lectra SA announced the appointment of Rikako Shinonaga as Managing Director for Japan. Rikako Shinonaga reports directly to Daniel Harari, Lectra CEO. Rikako Shinonaga joined the company in 2004.

Prior to becoming Managing Director for the company in Japan, she was Marketing Manager and Human Resources Manager. Before joining the company, Rikako Shinonaga developed marketing, financial and customer relationship skills in various industries, in both Japanese and American companies, including Procter & Gamble and Accenture.