| | SEPTEMBER 202419Founders in Japan play the most fundamental role in molding both the economy and culture of the country. Traditionally, the Japanese respect creativity and innovation because those values are intensely entrenched in the idea of craftsmanship and continuous improvement, or kaizen. Entrepreneurs are not only leaders for their businesses but also visionaries for society at large. One of the major contributions of founders in Japan is that they have a fine balance of innovation with tradition. Unlike the world market, where there is always a demand for innovations in terms of speed on technology and services, Japanese founders have conveniently passed these with their country's deeply ingrained virtues of quality, attention to details, and care for the customer. This harmonious infusion has made Japanese firms contenders in the global arena: electronics and automotive.In addition, Japanese founders generally approach the constitution and design of their companies with a long-term view towards sustainability and concern for the welfare of the employees and society. This long-term thinking has been partly responsible for the success of multiple generations-owned companies in Japan that continue to succeed even after centuries. This considerably differs from that mentality of short-term gains thrust on by several Western business cultures, focusing on stability, loyalty, and social responsibility. Founders also play a significant role in the corporate culture of companies that they founded. Generally, their styles of leadership reflect the Japanese spirit of humility, teamwork, and perseverance. The founders also prove to be good role models, promoting teamwork where every single employee feels proud of his or her job. Therefore, relationship harmony along with the respect for authority makes possible smooth operations as well as inculcation of innovation from within the organizations.CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a list of `Top 10 Founders in Japan - 2024' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.FOUNDERS IN JAPAN - 2024TOP 10
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