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Particularly after adopting an internal company
system in 1999, Omron pursued corporate
technology strategy on a division-by-division
basis. We experienced a significant jump in the
sophistication of our division technologies under
this structure. However, we realized that adapting
to a rapidly changing world required more flexibility.
We needed to be able to uncover needs that
existed in the spaces between the borders of our
businesses. We needed a company-wide, cross-
organizational approach to technology strategy.
As CTO and head of the Technology & Intellectual
I was named the first Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Omron Corporation when it
instituted the position in April 2015. As Omron CTO, my main role is to plan and execute
our technology strategy from a management standpoint. Beyond strengthening our core
technologies, my responsibilities include building value for our future through new
technologies stemming from open innovation and cross-organizational initiatives.
Special Feature: 1
Evolution of Our Technology
CTO Message
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Technology & Intellectual
Property HQ Projects
Industrial Automation
Automotive Electronic Components
Electronic Mechanical
Healthcare
Social Infrastructure
Environmental, etc.
Property HQ, I am responsible for this cross-
organizational strategy. I am also responsible
for seeing future opportunities through the lens
of technology over a frame of reference even
longer than that addressed in our divisions. Since
assuming my current position, I have been working
to formulate medium- and long-term technology
strategies and manage cross-organizational
initiatives that encompass the entire Omron
Group. In performing these duties, I will continue
to promote open innovation through cooperative
relationships between Omron and outside entities.
1. The CTO and the Role of the Technology & Intellectual Property HQ
Short-term projects Medium- and long-term projects
Technology & Intellectual Property HQ perspective
Anticipate future opportunities
Division-level
perspective
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