Rank 94
Takemitsu Takizaki
20B
Sensors
Osaka
Japan
- Takemitsu Takizaki is the founder of Keyence, a supplier of sensors and electronic components for factory automation systems.
- He stepped down as chairman in March 2015 but remains on the board of directors and is honorary chairman.
- Sales to customers outside of Japan have grown steadily and account for more than 60% of revenue.
- Customers include auto parts makers, electronics firms and food packagers.
- In 2022, Takizaki donated shares worth nearly $3 billion at the time to his foundation.