After graduating from the College of Sociology at the Rikkyo University, Shigeru Yamashita joined Pigeon Corporation in April 1981. His career with the company has culminated in becoming its President and COO in April 2013.
Education
March 1981 Graduated from Rikkyo University, College of Sociology
Experience
October 2014 ~ Present Chairman of Pigeon Scholarship Foundation
April 2013 ~ Present President and COO of PIGEON CORPORATION
April 2012 Director, Managing Executive Officer and Division Manager of
Overseas Business Division, PIGEON CORPORATION
April 2011 Managing Director in charge of Human Resources & General Affairs
Division, Overseas Business Division, and China Business Division,
PIGEON CORPORATION
April 2009 Director in charge of Overseas Business Division, PIGEON
CORPORATION
April 2007 Managing Officer and Division Manager of Overseas Business
Division, PIGEON CORPORATION
July 2004 President of LANSINOH LABORATORIES, INC.
February 1997 President of PIGEON INDUSTRIES (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
April 1981 Joined PIGEON CORPORATION
Areas of Expertise
Business Management with the awareness of international business and corporate value improvement
What have been the main lessons you have learned in your career and how do you implement them in your management?
When Shigeru Yamashita was president of PIGEON INDUSTRIES (THAILAND) CO., LTD., he gained knowledge to what top management should do to create a successful organization.
In order to achieve the mission, the employees need to be kept energized, the president himself needs to continue devising and work with enthusiasm.
Mentors
The books called “南洲翁遺訓(Nanshuo Ikun)” and “Anyway - The Paradoxical Commandments”; Shigeru Yamashita comprehended anew about for what and for whom he works for and made him decide to take over president of Pigeon Corporation.
Quotes
「敬天愛人」-"Revere heaven, love people."
