Casio America Announces Retirement of Jim Gross, General Manager of Education Technology

Gross to retire at the end of September after 28 years of leadership advancing Casio's calculator innovations, teacher partnerships, and digital learning initiatives in the U.S.

DOVER, N.J., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. today announced the retirement of Jim Gross, General Manager of Education Technology, whose nearly three decades of leadership transformed Casio into a trusted partner for teachers and students nationwide.

Throughout his nearly three-decade career, Gross has been at the forefront of advancing Casio's corporate creed of "Creativity and Contribution" within the education space. He has brought smart tools into classrooms and made a lasting difference for teachers and students nationwide.

Gross began his tenure at Casio supporting multiple divisions, including digital imaging, where he helped introduce Casio's digital cameras into key U.S. markets and even K–12 classrooms. He later assumed leadership of the Education Technology Division, overseeing strategy, partnerships, and product innovation for Casio's extensive calculator lineup.

Under his guidance, Casio launched several landmark products that shaped how students learn math and science, including the fx-9750 series, the fx-991CW, and the new CG-100 graphing calculator. Gross also played a pivotal role in pioneering Casio's first educational software, ClassPad.net, which directly brought powerful digital math tools to teachers' fingertips.

In addition to product innovation, Gross championed strong partnerships with leading national math and science teacher associations, including ASSM, NCTM, NCSM, and NSTA, ensuring Casio remained a trusted partner for educators year after year.

"Jim has been instrumental in shaping Casio's role in education," said Yusuke Suzuki, President and CEO of Casio America, Inc. "His leadership has not only advanced our technology but also strengthened our connections with educators and classrooms across the country. His contributions will have a lasting impact on the teachers and students who rely on our tools every day. We are deeply grateful for his service and wish him the best in retirement."

Reflecting on his career, Gross shared: "I've had the privilege of leading Casio's Education Technology Division for nearly three decades, helping bring smart tools into classrooms and making a real difference for teachers and students. It has been the honor of my career to work alongside educators, associations, and colleagues to make technology meaningful in classrooms. I'm especially proud of the lasting partnerships we built with teachers and the innovative tools we introduced. As I step into this next chapter, I do so with deep gratitude for the people who made this journey possible."

Casio remains committed to carrying forward Jim's legacy by advancing innovative technologies that empower teachers and inspire students.

With deep appreciation for his years of service, Casio America congratulates Jim on his retirement and celebrates the legacy he leaves behind.

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com.

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