Fujifilm Holdings Corporation Unsponsored ADR is pleased to announce that Kenji Sukegano, Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company, has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in the autumn of Reiwa 6.
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette is a decoration awarded to individuals who have achieved remarkable accomplishments for the country or public welfare. As the President and CEO of Fujifilm Corporation, Kenji Sukegano has actively invested in the healthcare sector, successfully transitioning the core business, establishing a solid growth foundation. The investment has laid the foundation for the Bio-CDMO business with world-class production capacity to build a stable supply system for bio-pharmaceuticals in high demand worldwide. Moreover, as the Chairman of the Photographic Material Industrial Association (now Japan Photo Imaging Association), he has contributed to the development of the photography industry, and as the Chairman of the Industrial Environmental Management Association, he has addressed various environmental challenges in Japan's industrial sector.
The conferral ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Imperial Palace on November 6.
Recipient's Comments
I am truly honored to receive the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun with deep gratitude. This decoration, which I receive on behalf of all the employees of the Fujifilm Group, supported by stakeholders and seniors, is truly appreciated. The Fujifilm Group has set a purpose to "increase the number of smiles on Earth." We will continue to strive to provide better products and services to enrich people's lives with smiles. Moreover, we will maintain and develop an open, fair, and transparent corporate culture and further contribute to society through our business activities.
Recipient's Brief Profile
Born on October 21, 1954
Graduated from the Faculty of Law at Kyoto University.
Joined Fujifilm Corporation (now Fujifilm Holdings Corporation).
Director at Fujifilm Corporation
Director at Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
President and COO of Fujifilm Corporation.
President and COO of Fujifilm Holdings Corporation.
Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fujifilm Corporation (Incumbent)
Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fujifilm Holdings Corporation.
Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (Incumbent)
Organizational work history
Chairman of the Photographic Materials Industry Association
Chairman of the Industrial Environment Management Association (Incumbent)
Honorary Chairman of the Japan Photo Imaging Association (Incumbent)
Outside Director of Mitsukoshi Isetan Holdings Co., Ltd. (Incumbent)
Inquiry
Press Relations
Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
Corporate Communications Department Public Relations Group
- *The content of the article is based on the announcement. Please note that it may differ from the latest information (discontinuation of production/sales, specification/price changes, organizational/contact changes, etc.).