FROM THE TOP YUSUKE SUZUKI I CASIO AMERICA
CASIO HAS A HISTORY OF SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION. HOW DOES THE PRIVIA LINE PLAY A ROLE IN THAT MISSION? Supporting music education has always been a corner - stone of Casio’s identity, and the Privia line exemplifies that commitment. These instruments are designed to make high-quality music creation accessible to everyone, from students discovering their first notes to professionals refin - ing their craft. Through Privia and our broader education partnerships, we continue to champion creativity and learning. It’s about
AT THE SHOW? We do have something new coming, and the hint is: it’s not for pianists. OH, INTERESTING. ARE YOU A MUSICIAN YOURSELF? IF SO, WHAT DO YOU PLAY AND HOW DOES THAT INFLUENCE YOUR LEADERSHIP? I wouldn’t call myself a musician. The last instrument I played was when I was a child in school. But I have a deep appreciation for music, especially the piano. Even though I don’t play today, I’m inspired by the creativity and emotion -
more than selling instruments; it’s about empowering people to experi - ence the joy and confidence that come from making music. LOVE THAT MANTRA. BACKING UP A BIT, CAN YOU DISCUSS THE TWO NEW JERSEY OFFICES A LITTLE MORE AND WHAT EACH OFFERS? Yes, our Rockaway operations cen - ter officially opened on Oct. 30, 2025, and our new U.S. headquarters in Jersey City opened on Nov. 19, 2025. The Rockaway location at 100 Enterprise Drive houses employees across finance, IT, human resources, customer service, legal and busi - ness administration. It also includes our call and repair centers. The space was designed to enhance efficiency and collaboration while providing an inspiring environment for our employees.
al connection that music brings to peo - ple’s lives. That perspective influences my leadership by reminding me that our work is not only about technology, but about helping others express themselves and enjoy making music. WHERE DO YOU HOPE TO SEE CASIO AMERICA GO IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS UNDER YOUR LEADERSHIP? Over the next five years, I want Ca - sio America to continue growing as a brand that inspires more people to en- joy making music. That means strength - ening our product lineup, deepening our partnerships with artists and educa - tors, and expanding the ways we con - nect with customers, both in person and online. I also want our team to feel em- powered to be creative and challenge what’s possible. If we can help more people discover music and feel confi - dent in their own abilities, then we’re
“WE SEE [AI AND SMART TECHNOLOGY] AS TOOLS TO ENHANCE HOW CONSUMERS INTERACT WITH OUR PRODUCTS, WHETHER THROUGH MORE INTUITIVE USER EXPERIENCES, IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY OR IN- TELLIGENT DESIGN THAT ADAPTS TO INDIVIDUAL LIFESTYLES.”
moving in the right direction.
Our Jersey City office at 185 Hudson Street will serve as our new U.S. headquarters and home for our sales and marketing teams. The space was designed to foster cre - ativity, strengthen customer engagement, and provide a launchpad for innovation within one of the region’s most dynamic business corridors. HOW WILL THESE NEW OFFICES HELP DRIVE CASIO’S GOALS? Together, these offices represent more than a physical move, they reflect a cultural and strategic transformation for Casio America. By uniting teams in modern, connected spaces, we’re accelerating decision-making, encouraging cross-functional collaboration, and strengthening our abil - ity to serve customers with agility and insight. SINCE THIS IS OUR PRE-NAMM SHOW ISSUE, CAN YOU SHARE A TEASER WITH READERS ABOUT WHAT THEY CAN EXPECT FROM CASIO
CHANGING GEARS A BIT, WHAT’S THE LAST SONG OR BAND YOU STREAMED? Recently, I’ve been listening to a Japanese pop group called Mr. Children. Their music has great energy, and it’s something my whole family enjoys together, which makes it even more fun to listen to. FINALLY, IF YOU WEREN’T WORKING IN THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT INDUSTRY, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’D BE DOING FOR WORK? I joined Casio not specifically because of musical instru - ments, but because I wanted to work for a company that creates its own products from start to finish. I’ve always been drawn to the full process. So, even if I were in a different industry, I imagine I’d still be working for a manu- facturer, helping shape products that bring value and joy to people’s lives. MI
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