Yoshihiro Hasebe

Director

Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

Yoshihiro Hasebe

Profile

Apr. 1990 Joined the Company
Jul. 2003 Head of Laboratory 4, Research and Development – Performance Chemicals Research
Mar. 2008 Head of Laboratory 1, Household Products Research,
Research and Development -Fabric & Home Care Research
Mar. 2011 Vice President, Research and Development – Beauty Research – Hair Beauty Research
Jan. 2014 Vice President, Research and Development - Core Technology
Mar. 2014 Executive Officer; Vice President, Research and Development, Global;
Vice President, Research and Development - Core Technology
Mar. 2015 Executive Officer; Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Global
Jan. 2016 Managing Executive Officer; Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Global
Mar. 2016 Director, Managing Executive Officer; Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Global
Jan. 2018 Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer;
Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Global;
Responsible for Corporate Functions, Global
Apr. 2018 Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer;
Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Global;
Senior Vice President, Strategic Innovative Technology; Responsible for Corporate Functions, Global
Mar. 2019 Representative Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer;
Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Global;
Senior Vice President, Strategic Innovative Technology
Jan. 2021 Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (current)
Jan. 2023 Responsible for DX Strategy (current)

Other material position(s)

Chairperson, The Kao Foundation for Arts and Sciences

Reasons for the appointment

Over many years, Mr. Hasebe has been involved in R&D activities, which is the driving force behind “Yoki-Monozukuri,”* the provision of innovative products that contribute to creating a world where all life can coexist and flourish. He has also taken leadership in carrying out strategic digital transformation in his role as Senior Vice President, Strategic Innovative Technology, Global. In January 2021, he was appointed as Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer. In line with Kao’s vision of “protecting future lives,” he is strongly promoting the building of businesses that go beyond extensions of conventional businesses, as well as the enhancement of operational productivity by using digital technology and maximizing the power and potential of employees. In 2023, the Company reviewed the Kao Group Mid-term Plan “K25” and formulated “K27,” which aims to sustain “Global Sharp Top” businesses while decisively implementing structural reforms. The Company has determined that he will be able to contribute to further enhancing the corporate value of the Kao Group by using his leadership as well as his experience and expertise in the planning and deliberation of management strategies, etc. at the Board of Directors and supervision of execution.

  • * In Japanese, "yoki" means good or excellent, and "monozukuri" means making or craftsmanship. For us, Yoki-Monozukuri means an excellent creation process that is good for everyone involved and enriches the lives of consumers and customers.
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