Hiroshi Ogasawara
Representative Director, Chairman of the Board and President, Yaskawa Electric Corporation · Japan
Hiroshi Ogasawara is the CEO of Yaskawa Electric Corporation. Ogasawara is based in Japan. Ogasawara was born in 1955 and educated at Kyushu Institute of Technology.
Hiroshi Ogasawara joined Yaskawa Electric in 1979 and has held various leadership roles in the drives, motion control, and robotics divisions. He became President in 2016 and was appointed to the additional role of President as of May 2026. He was educated at Kyushu Institute of Technology.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Yaskawa Electric's expansion into advanced automation and robotics technology, including collaboration with SoftBank on artificial intelligence-driven physical systems and positioning as a leading automation consultant in Japan. Earlier headlines have documented the company's strong financial performance driven by robotics initiatives and international business dynamics affecting its operations.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1955
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Education
- Kyushu Institute of Technology
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Hiroshi Ogasawara: FAQ
- Who is Hiroshi Ogasawara?
- Hiroshi Ogasawara is the Representative Director, Chairman of the Board and President of Yaskawa Electric Corporation, based in Japan.
- What company does Hiroshi Ogasawara lead?
- Hiroshi Ogasawara is CEO of Yaskawa Electric Corporation.
- Where was Hiroshi Ogasawara educated?
- Hiroshi Ogasawara studied at Kyushu Institute of Technology.