Japanese Entrepreneurs, Biography, Seiichiro Takahashi, Keyence, Born in 1944

Seiichiro Takahashi (born in 1944) is a Japanese entrepreneur and founder of Keyence, a global leader in automation and sensing technology.

He graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1967 with a degree in electrical engineering.

After graduation, he joined the Hitachi Group, where he worked for 25 years, eventually rising to the position of Senior Executive Officer.

In 1974, he established Keyence Corporation, a manufacturer of automation and sensing technology.

Takahashi remains as the Chairman and CEO of Keyence and has overseen its expansion into a global enterprise with offices in the US, Europe, and Asia.

He has received numerous awards for his accomplishments in business, including the Nikkei Business Award and the Japan Quality Award.

He is also the author of several books on automation and has been a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars.

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