Katsuhiko Futamura has been serving as President and Representative Director of Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenjyusho Co., Ltd. since May 2005. He joined the company in December 1965 and his subsequent positions include General Manager of the Extrusion Die Department and the Plant Manager and Representative Director in an associated company (Kyodo Die-Works (Thailand) Co., Ltd.). He has also been Director of Administration, Senior Director of Business, Director of Planning, and Manager of the President's Office.
Education
1963 – Graduated Hida Takayama High School.
Experience
1963 – Graduated Hida Takayama High School and started to work in Gifu prefectural government.
1965 – Joined HSK.
Career highlights after joining HSK:
1991 – General Manager of the Extrusion Die Department.
1992 – Managing Director of our Thai joint venture company.
1995 – Administration Manager of our HQ.
2005 – President of HSK.
Areas of Expertise
Corporate planning.
Mentors
Shoji Futamura, who founded Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenjyusho Co., Ltd. I learned from him management philosophy and techniques.
“For what and whom we work.”
This is his favorite phrase and now is my favorite, too.
Quotes
Do it with your whole heart.
