We are pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Pai as JAI’s new Asia Sales Director, effective May 11, 2026. Based in Taiwan, Darren will lead sales activities across the Asia-Pacific region, supporting continued business growth and strengthening relationships with customers, partners, and distributors throughout the region.
Darren brings extensive experience within the machine vision industry, including expertise in both industrial cameras and complete machine vision systems. His strong technical and commercial background makes him well-positioned to support JAI’s customers and partners while helping drive the company’s continued growth in Asia.
Darren Pai, Asia Sales Director, JAI
In his new role, Darren will be responsible for developing regional sales strategies, supporting local sales teams, and identifying new opportunities across key Asia-Pacific markets. He will work closely with customers, distributors, and colleagues throughout the organization to ensure JAI continues delivering innovative imaging solutions and exceptional customer support.
“Asia continues to be a strategically important region for JAI, with significant opportunities for growth across a wide range of industries and applications,” said Masao Watabe, CEO of JAI. “Darren brings extensive experience in machine vision, including not only cameras but also machine vision systems, and we are excited to have him on board. We are confident that his knowledge, leadership, and customer-focused approach will be valuable assets as we continue to strengthen our presence throughout the region.”
Darren's appointment reflects JAI's ongoing commitment to supporting customers locally while expanding its global reach. His industry expertise and understanding of regional market needs will help further strengthen JAI's position as a leading provider of high-performance industrial imaging solutions.
“We are pleased to welcome Darren to the JAI team,” added Watabe. “We look forward to working together and achieving great success as a team.”