Takemitsu Takizaki

Takemitsu Takizaki is a Japanese billionaire businessman, honorary chairman, and founder of Keyence, a leading global provider of automation and control systems. Here are some key points about him:

Early Life and Education

• Born on June 10, 1945, in Japan.
• Graduated from Amagasaki Industry High School.

Career

• Founded Keyence in 1974 and stepped down as chairman in 2015, remaining on the board of directors and as an honorary chairman.
• Keyence is a prominent global corporation specializing in automation and control systems, sensors, vision systems, and other industrial automation products.

Companies

• Keyence, a leading global provider of automation and control systems.

Awards and Achievements

• Received the Nikkei Superior Products and Services Award, the Deming Prize for Excellence in Management, and the Osaka Prefectural Government Award for Distinguished Service.
• Keyence was chosen to enter Japan’s blue-chip stock index.

Philanthropy

• Has given Rs 20,000 crore to fund the studies of underprivileged students.

Personal Life

• Married with a son, Takeshi Takizaki, who is also involved in the family business.
• Lives in Osaka, Japan, and is a keen fossil collector.

Net Worth

• As of 2024, his net worth is approximately $38.2 billion, making him the richest person in Japan.

Industry

• Manufacturing, specifically in automation and control systems.

Education Background

• High school graduate.

Age and Children

• 78 years old.
• Has one child, a son named Takeshi Takizaki.

Main Sources of Wealth

• Keyence, the company he founded.

Published Works

• None mentioned.

Philanthropic Foundation

• None mentioned.

Trivia

• Takemitsu Takizaki is known for his unconventional management methods, such as not following traditional Japanese corporate hierarchy and encouraging employees to call each other by their names.
• He has a strong passion for fossil collecting and has placed fossils throughout Keyence’s headquarters to convey the importance of innovation and adaptation.