Japanese chief executive
Ken Kobayashi |
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Ken Kobayashi (left) with Indian PM Narendra Modi |
Born | (1949-02-14) February 14, 1949 (age 75)
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Occupation(s) | Chairman, Mitsubishi Corporation |
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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]
Early life and education
Kobayashi received bachelor's degree in law from the University of Tokyo in 1971.[4]
Career
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]
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