July 29, 2019 – Honma Golf has announced the promotion of Executive Vice President John Kawaja to President, North America. Kawaja will lead the North America team in addition to his roles leading global product and sports marketing. Per an announcement from Yum Brands, Strategic Advisor Mark King has accepted a new role as Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell.

King was instrumental in several major North American Honma projects, including the relocation of headquarters from Cypress, California to Carlsbad, and the assembly of a world-class leadership team. Honma extends its warmest congratulations to King and wishes him the very best in his new role. King will remain an ambassador and friend of Honma.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead such a fantastic team here in North America. Mark established a wonderful foundation of talent and culture and was instrumental in getting us to where we are today. I’m humbled to help lead this iconoic Brand into a bright future in North America”, said John Kawaja.

“We accomplished a great deal in my time at Honma and I’m proud of all the strides we’ve made in a short time. The team we were able to assemble in North America has some incredible things planned and I’m excited to watch them grow. With John at the helm I have no doubt the best of Honma is ahead”, said Mark King.

In addition to Kawaja’s appointment, Jeff Letourneau will continue his responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer, leading sales, service and operations for Honma North America.