Birth Date:
30/07/1957
Background / Biography:
After graduating from university, joined an apparel company (World). After gaining experience in both women's and men's brands, at the age of 29, participated in the launch of a sports business.
In 2001, made business presentations to major trading companies, banks, magazine publishers, system companies, logistics companies, etc., and received a lot of advice and cooperation, and established Grip International.
The members also gained support through the business presentations, and the company was launched.
Education:
Graduated from Ryukoku University, Faculty of Economics.
Experience
1981: Joined World Co., Ltd. and worked in sales of the women's brand GROVE
• Head of West Japan Sales for Men's Brand DOLCE
• Established sports brand ADABAT, and became head of sales
• In charge of market development, directly managed store operations, and marketing
Areas of Expertise
Developing new markets - Creating a market that can grow, not just targeting a niche.
What have been the main lessons you have learned in your career and how do you implement them in your management?
To take on a challenge. However, it must not be a reckless thing to do.
The meaning of the GRIP corporate philosophy is as follows
G General - Universality - Important things that must not be changed - Unchanging beliefs
R Revolution - Change - Courage to take an interest in new things and make changes
I Imagination - Creation - A creative orientation that pursues things that have never existed before
P Profess - Calling - The joy of working energetically with friends
Profesional accomplishments
We have a lot of cooperation from companies and people, and we do business with them based on mutual trust.
Participation in the Ryukoku University Oshiete Senpai Project
Although it's not work, I spend time every year talking to my juniors from the university I graduated from as a project and answering their questions.
I have also given lectures on the concept of starting a business several times at other universities.
I value communicating with the younger members of my company.
For the past 25 years since I started my business, I have been sending out reports of my thoughts and ideas to all members every week without fail.
Mentors
I am grateful that there are always people around me who give me advice.
“The heavens are a mirror: if you do what is right, many people will surely cooperate with you” (the president of the manufacturer I asked for advice about starting a business).
Don't worry, it's not scary to take on a challenge (entrepreneur who has achieved success through venture business)
We will cooperate. A person who supported the business presentation and the success of the business (a person in charge at a major trading company who later became an executive officer)
I knew that time would come. If it's the path you want to take, by all means, go ahead (my wife).
Goals as president
The goal is to continue to create a grip group with our colleagues (employees).
The concept of our company is that we all create together.
I want the next generation of members to take responsibility and lead the grip as soon as possible.
Experienced members supporting inexperienced young leaders.
To become a company that will last for over 100 years and beyond.
Making the company worthwhile for everyone.
I think it is important to achieve stable growth.
Quotes
Growth
I believe that growth is the key to everything. I believe that both people and businesses grow and become happier as they grow. Even if it's something small, it's important to be able to do something today that you couldn't do yesterday.
I think of myself today as a rival to my tomorrow self.
I like to listen to advice from lots of different people, and I've been able to talk to lots of people.
I think it's a treasure to have lots of people around me who can make me interested in lots of different things.
I think that listening to lots of different information and stories and being able to talk about different topics is also growth.
My favorite word is still growth.
