Toray CMA Appoints Teruyuki Sakimon as New President and CEO

Sakimon to succeed retiring Dennis Frett, who led the company for 15 years

Mar. 9, 2026 at 6:48pm

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Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. (Toray CMA), a leading manufacturer of advanced composite materials, has announced the appointment of Teruyuki Sakimon as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026. Sakimon will succeed Dennis Frett, who is retiring after a 30-year career with the company, including 15 years as an executive leader.

Why it matters

This leadership transition marks an important milestone for Toray CMA as it looks to build on its position as a premier provider of advanced composite materials. Sakimon's technical expertise and business operations experience are expected to drive continued growth, innovation, and collaboration with global partners in key markets like aerospace, defense, and industrial.

The details

Sakimon has been with Toray CMA for over 20 years and Toray Industries' advanced composites division for nearly 30 years. He currently serves as Vice President of Technical, where he has played a pivotal role in advancing the company's mission and spearheading product innovations. Frett has been with Toray CMA for over 30 years, including 15 years as an executive leader, during which time the company achieved significant growth and positioned itself as a leader in the advanced composite materials industry.

  • Teruyuki Sakimon will assume the role of President and CEO on April 1, 2026.
  • Dennis Frett will retire after a 30-year career with the company.

The players

Teruyuki Sakimon

An experienced executive who has been with Toray CMA for over 20 years and Toray Industries' advanced composites division for nearly 30 years. He currently serves as Vice President of Technical and will succeed Dennis Frett as President and CEO.

Dennis Frett

A long-serving executive who has been with Toray CMA for over 30 years, including 15 years as an executive leader. He will retire after leading the company through a period of significant growth and positioning it as a leader in the advanced composite materials industry.

Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. (Toray CMA)

A leading manufacturer of advanced composite materials, recognized worldwide for the performance, quality, and consistency of its TORAYCA™ carbon fiber and advanced thermoset prepreg materials.

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What they’re saying

“I am honored to step into this role and build upon the foundation set by my predecessor. Continuing Dennis' legacy, I am committed to driving growth, accelerating innovation, and deepening collaboration with our global partners to help shape the future of high-performance composite materials.”

— Teruyuki Sakimon, Incoming President and CEO

What’s next

Teruyuki Sakimon will officially assume the role of President and CEO of Toray CMA on April 1, 2026, succeeding the retiring Dennis Frett.

The takeaway

Toray CMA's leadership transition reflects the company's commitment to operational excellence, customer partnership, and continued investment in next-generation technologies to support the growing demand for advanced composite materials in key industries like aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing.