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 | |
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 Ken Kobayashi (left) with Indian PM Narendra Modi | |
| Born | February 14, 1949 |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman, Mitsubishi Corporation |
Early life and education
editKobayashi received bachelor's degree in law from the University of Tokyo in 1971.[4]
Career
editSince 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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Brunei:
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa (15 July 2012)[7][8]
References
edit- ^ Times Online
- ^ "Kobayashi Ken". Kigyōka jinbutsu jiten. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ^ Kobayashi Macro Axis
- ^ Education
- ^ ROA
- ^ Minho Kim (10 April 2024), The Full Guest List for Biden’s State Dinner With Japan New York Times.
- ^ "52 distinguished persons honoured | The BT Archive". btarchive.org. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ "His Majesty Birthday Honours". His Majesty Birthday Honours. Retrieved 2023-08-27.