Diego Ariznavarreta, Nidec Press & Automation’s Director, Automotive/Contract Market Segment at Arisa, was recently honored with the Mecurio Award for “Executive of the Year.”

The annual Mecurio Awards are presented by the Marketing Club of La Rioja with the intent to “reward excellence in companies and executives” in the La Rioja region of Spain.

Diego holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the School of Industrial Engineering of San Sebastian (Spain). He is the grandson of one of the founders of Arisa, and joined the company in 2003 as a Project Manager.

Today Diego holds several positions with Arisa and serves on the Board of Directors for Nidec Press & Automation.

“On behalf of our entire global team, I would like to congratulate Diego for this well-deserved honor,” said NP&A President Ronald Arling. “Diego’s leadership has not only been instrumental in building the Arisa brand, but all of the products within the Nidec Press & Automation group as well.”