Shima Seiki Manufacturing Ltd. has changed its leadership at its annual shareholders' meeting on June 28, 2017, replacing its former president and company founder, Masahiro Shima with former vice-president, Mitsuhiro Shima. Mitsuhiro succeeds Masahiro as president, representative director and director of sales headquarters, while Masahiro becomes chairman of the board of directors. The change in management is a strategic move by the company to further strengthen and improve its management system.

Masahiro Shima currently President, Representative Director, Director of Sales Headquarters appointed as Chairman, Representative Director.