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Eriko Sakurai
Director/Board Member at
KAO CORPORATION
Profile
Eriko Sakurai is currently Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Dow Corning Toray Co. Ltd. since 2009.
Serving as Independent Outside Director at Kao Corp.
since 2022.
Director at The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc. since 2021.
President & Representative Director at Dow Corning Holding Japan KK since 2015.
Independent Outside Director at Hitachi Ltd. starting in 2025.
Senior Advisor at Carlyle Japan Asset Management YK.
Former roles include Independent Outside Director at Sony Group Corp., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., and Independent Outside Director at Astellas Pharma, Inc. from 2022 to 2026.
Eriko Sakurai active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| KAO CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2022-03-24 |
| HITACHI, LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2025-06-24 |
Dow Corning Toray Co. Ltd.
 Dow Corning Toray Co. Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures rubber, chemical and film product | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-02-28 |
Dow Corning Holding Japan KK
 Dow Corning Holding Japan KK Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investment holding company | President | 2015-01-31 |
The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc.
 The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc. The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc. is comprised of more than 65 leading U.S.-headquartered companies that prioritize doing business in Japan and is the primary U.S.-based business organization promoting stronger economic relations between the two countries. The private company is based in Washington, DC. The USJBC's core mission is to advance business interests, identify and expand new opportunities, and facilitate growth across sectors including the digital economy, energy and infrastructure, financial services, healthcare innovation, travel, tourism, and transportation. | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-26 |
Carlyle Japan Asset Management YK
 Carlyle Japan Asset Management YK Investment ManagersFinance Carlyle Japan Asset Management invests in upper-middle market companies located in Japan. The firm focuses on Technology, Media & Telecommunications ( TMT ), Consumer Goods, Retail & Healthcare ( CRH ) and Manufacturing & General Industrial ( GIG ). It participates in growth capital transactions. The firm also acts as a lead investor. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Eriko Sakurai
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ASTELLAS PHARMA INC. | Director/Board Member | 2026-06-18 |
| NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED | Director/Board Member | - |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Hitachi Ltd.
 Hitachi Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries engages in the digital systems and services, green energy & mobility, connective industries and automotive systems businesses | Producer Manufacturing |
Sony Group Corp.
 Sony Group Corp. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Engages in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, consumer & industrial electronics, game consoles & related software and others | Electronic Technology |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
 Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. Major BanksFinance Operates as bank holding company through its subsidiaries provides banking and financial products | Finance |
Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
 Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures flat glass products for building materials, architectural and automotive industries | Consumer Durables |
Kao Corp.
 Kao Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes personal care and cosmetics products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Astellas Pharma, Inc.
 Astellas Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and related medical products | Health Technology |
The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc.
The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc. The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc. is comprised of more than 65 leading U.S.-headquartered companies that prioritize doing business in Japan and is the primary U.S.-based business organization promoting stronger economic relations between the two countries. The private company is based in Washington, DC. The USJBC's core mission is to advance business interests, identify and expand new opportunities, and facilitate growth across sectors including the digital economy, energy and infrastructure, financial services, healthcare innovation, travel, tourism, and transportation. | |
Dow Corning Holding Japan KK
Dow Corning Holding Japan KK Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investment holding company | Finance |
Dow Corning Toray Co. Ltd.
Dow Corning Toray Co. Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures rubber, chemical and film product | Process Industries |
Carlyle Japan Asset Management YK
Carlyle Japan Asset Management YK Investment ManagersFinance Carlyle Japan Asset Management invests in upper-middle market companies located in Japan. The firm focuses on Technology, Media & Telecommunications ( TMT ), Consumer Goods, Retail & Healthcare ( CRH ) and Manufacturing & General Industrial ( GIG ). It participates in growth capital transactions. The firm also acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
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