President Mitsuyoshi Shibata
I was appointed president of Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. from April 1, 2012.
Please allow me to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to our business partners and valued customers for their support.
Given the very challenging circumstances we face at present, I feel humbled by the immense responsibility of this position. We aim to deal successfully with the changing business environment by transforming ourselves as a company. We are determined to look ahead to the next Medium-Term Plan (FY2013 - FY2015) and to pursue new initiatives for our future, to move our company forward. I appreciate your continued support.
Career summary
- Date and place of birth
- November 5, 1953 (Age: 58) Tokyo
- March 1977
- Graduated from Department of Metal Materials, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
- April 1997
- General Manager of Optical Device Development Department, Information System Division
- April 2002
- General Manager of Optical Component Department, FITEL Products Division
- June 2003
- Senior Manager of Patent Strategy Unit, Patent & Licensing Department
- June 2005
- Head of Yokohama R&D Laboratories, Research & Development Division
- April 2007
- Head of Corporate Strategy Planning Department
- June 2009
- Corporate Senior Vice President and President of Metals Company
- June 2010
- Director, Member of the Board and Corporate Senior Vice President and President of Metals Company
- April 2012
- President