Profile
Currently, Hiroshi Sato is an Independent Outside Director at Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. since 2016 and an Independent Outside Director at Iwatani Corp.
since 2021.
Formerly, Mr. Sato was President, CEO & Representative Director at Kobe Steel, Ltd. from 2012 to 2013; Outside Director at Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. from 2014 to 2018; Independent Director at Nitto Denko Corp.; and Corporate Officer at NEC Electronics Corp.
in 2010.
Education includes a graduate degree from Kyushu University conferred in 1970.
Hiroshi Sato active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-31 |
| IWATANI CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-31 |
Former positions of Hiroshi Sato
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SUMITOMO PHARMA CO., LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2018-06-18 |
NEC Electronics Corp.
NEC Electronics Corp. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops and distributes logic and analogue integrated circuits and memory modules | Director of Finance/CFO | 2010-01-17 |
| NITTO DENKO CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | - |
| KOBE STEEL, LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and other chemical products | Health Technology |
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Kobe Steel, Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and distributes specialty steel wires and bars | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells automotive wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber & hoses, electrical vehicle parts and optical fiber cables | Producer Manufacturing |
Nitto Denko Corp.
Nitto Denko Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells information functional materials & printed circuits and adhesive tapes | Electronic Technology |
Iwatani Corp.
Iwatani Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Trades liquefied petroleum, industrial gases, machinery and portable cooking stoves | Distribution Services |
NEC Electronics Corp.
NEC Electronics Corp. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops and distributes logic and analogue integrated circuits and memory modules | Electronic Technology |
Kyushu University
Kyushu University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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