Ken Kobayashi (小林 健, Kobayashi Ken, born February 14, 1949)[1][2] is a Japanese businessman and current chairman of Mitsubishi Corporation. He previously served as President and CEO from April 2010 to April 2016. He has held positions with the company since 1971.[3]

Ken Kobayashi
Ken Kobayashi (left) with Indian PM Narendra Modi
Born (1949-02-14) February 14, 1949 (age 75)
Occupation(s)Chairman, Mitsubishi Corporation

Early life and education

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Kobayashi received bachelor's degree in law from the University of Tokyo in 1971.[4]

Career

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Since becoming CEO, Kobayashi was able to effectively manage the company to an ROA of 1.5%.[5]

On 10 April 2024, Kobayashi was among the guests invited to the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden in honor of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House.[6]

Honors

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References

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  1. ^ Times Online
  2. ^ "Kobayashi Ken". Kigyōka jinbutsu jiten. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  3. ^ Kobayashi Macro Axis
  4. ^ Education
  5. ^ ROA
  6. ^ Minho Kim (10 April 2024), The Full Guest List for Biden’s State Dinner With Japan New York Times.
  7. ^ "52 distinguished persons honoured | The BT Archive". btarchive.org. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  8. ^ "His Majesty Birthday Honours". His Majesty Birthday Honours. Retrieved 2023-08-27.