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Kunitake Ando is a businessperson who has been the head of 6 different companies. He is Chairman of The University of Nagano and on the board of 5 other companies. In the past Mr. Ando held the position of President at Sony Engineering & Manufacturing of America and Representative Director & President at Sony Corp. Chairman at Sony Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Chairman for Sony Financial Holdings, Inc. and President of Sony Corporation of America (which are all subsidiaries of Sony Corp.).
Kunitake Ando active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SOURCENEXT CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2017-05-31 |
| TAKEUCHI MFG. CO., LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2025-04-30 |
Japan Center For International Exchange
Japan Center For International Exchange Founded in 1970, the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE) is a nonprofit, public interest foundation that promotes private-sector diplomacy and international cooperation. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. JCIE acts as a catalyst connecting government, industry, academia, and civil society to foster dialogue and collaboration on challenges related to human security, including human dignity, rights, and diversity. The organization conducts policy dialogues and advocacy across themes such as diplomacy and security, U.S.-Japan relations, health, migration, civil society strengthening, women’s empowerment, democracy protection, and aging societies. JCIE operates bilateral forums and parliamentary exchange programs, facilitates discussions on immigration policies and social integration, and leads initiatives on public-private collaboration in health. It organizes briefings and study sessions for legislators, supports international cooperation aligned with sustainable development goals, and fosters international exchanges and programs addressing aging population challenges. JCIE engages a broad network of stakeholders from over 30 countries, supporting nonprofit organizations and advancing inclusive, resilient societies through research, policy development, and multi-sector dialogue. | Director/Board Member | 2012-02-29 |
Japan Innovation Network
Japan Innovation Network Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides news platform | Director/Board Member | 2013-06-30 |
BJIT KK
BJIT KK Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and sells software | Director/Board Member | 2014-09-30 |
The University of Nagano
The University of Nagano Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Chairman | 2018-03-31 |
advent, inc. (JP)
advent, inc. (JP) Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Sells computer and peripheral equipment and provides information processing & software development services | Director/Board Member | - |
Jasmy, Inc.
Jasmy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides other information services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Kunitake Ando
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| SONY FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | Chairman | - |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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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 |
Sony Corporation of America
Sony Corporation of America Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Manufactures optical disks and tape, blank, compact laser discs, prerecorded, household audio and video equipment & computer peripheral equipment | Electronic Technology |
Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells construction machinery | Producer Manufacturing |
Sony Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Sony Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life and medical insurance insurance services | Finance |
Bit-isle Equinix, Inc.
Bit-isle Equinix, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides data processing and outsourcing services | Technology Services |
Sourcenext Corp.
Sourcenext Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Engages in the development and sale of PC/smartphone software & hardware products | Technology Services |
Sony Financial Group, Inc.
Sony Financial Group, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Operates as a financial holding company whose subsidiaries provide life, non-life insurance and banking services | Finance |
Japan Center For International Exchange
Japan Center For International Exchange Founded in 1970, the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE) is a nonprofit, public interest foundation that promotes private-sector diplomacy and international cooperation. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. JCIE acts as a catalyst connecting government, industry, academia, and civil society to foster dialogue and collaboration on challenges related to human security, including human dignity, rights, and diversity. The organization conducts policy dialogues and advocacy across themes such as diplomacy and security, U.S.-Japan relations, health, migration, civil society strengthening, women’s empowerment, democracy protection, and aging societies. JCIE operates bilateral forums and parliamentary exchange programs, facilitates discussions on immigration policies and social integration, and leads initiatives on public-private collaboration in health. It organizes briefings and study sessions for legislators, supports international cooperation aligned with sustainable development goals, and fosters international exchanges and programs addressing aging population challenges. JCIE engages a broad network of stakeholders from over 30 countries, supporting nonprofit organizations and advancing inclusive, resilient societies through research, policy development, and multi-sector dialogue. | |
BJIT KK
BJIT KK Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and sells software | Technology Services |
Japan Innovation Network
Japan Innovation Network Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides news platform | Technology Services |
Sony Engineering & Manufacturing of America
Sony Engineering & Manufacturing of America Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates electronics stores | Retail Trade |
The University of Nagano
The University of Nagano Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
advent, inc. (JP)
advent, inc. (JP) Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Sells computer and peripheral equipment and provides information processing & software development services | Distribution Services |
Jasmy, Inc.
Jasmy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides other information services | Commercial Services |
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