Axiom Group Expands Leadership Team

Axiom Group has expanded its leadership team with two automotive industry veterans. Axiom Group welcomes Richard Ishii, new vice president of sales and business development, and Paul Karim, new vice president of operations, to the custom plastic and injection molding company’s executive management team. Richard Ishii and Paul Karim are said to bring 60 years of combined automotive and parts manufacturing industry experience, which is expected to greatly support Axiom’s ongoing investments in design, development and manufacturing.

“I am excited to join Axiom Group’s leadership team as we ramp up the growth of our North American footprint,” Richard Ishii says. “We are at a pivotal moment in automotive history that demands rapid innovation and production,” Ishii adds. “By joining Axiom, I look forward to helping shape that story by supporting our customers in the development of exciting new products and establishment of strong industry relationships and partnerships.”

Over the past five years, Axiom Group says it has seen significant growth and success, with dedicated facilities in three countries for research and design, moldmaking, thermoplastic injection molding and complex assemblies. Now, the company is looking to grow again with major investments of production facilities in key auto manufacturing regions.

“Axiom Group has become known as a leader ready to take on any challenge,” Paul Karim says. “They were one of the first brands to support part development for electric vehicles and now are key players in global EV production for multiple auto manufacturers. Joining Axiom Group gives me the chance to take part in solving some of our industry's greatest challenges while finding new ways to serve our clients and the market even better.”