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After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at Nagoya Institute of Technology in 1993, he joined the company in April of the same year. He has held positions including Head of Technical Headquarters of the Sensor Business Division and Deputy General Manager of the division. In April 2019, he became an Executive Officer, in April 2020 Senior Executive Officer, and in June 2025 Director and Senior Executive Officer. 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