About Ken Kobayashi
Born 1949. Ken Kobayashi is a Japanese businessperson and mitsubishi Corporation.
is a Japanese businessman and current chairman of Mitsubishi Corporation. He previously served as president and CEO from April 2010 to April 2016. He has held positions with the company since 1971.
Early life and education Kobayashi received bachelor's degree in law from the University of Tokyo in 1971.
Career Since becoming CEO, Kobayashi was able to effectively manage the company to an ROA of 1.5%.
On 10 April 2024, Kobayashi was among the guests invited to the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden in honor of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House.
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Japanese chief executive
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Ken Kobayashi was born on 14 February 1949 in Japan.
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Ken Kobayashi is a businessperson and mitsubishi Corporation.
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