Takeshi Kaneko
Representative Director, President and CEO
Upon graduation from the Department of Information Science, Faculty of Science and Technology of the Tokyo University of Science, he joined INCS Inc. (currently SOLIZE Corporation) where he worked on developing CAD/CAM used in the manufacturing industry and later served as a consultant for business reforms in manufacturing, finance, and distribution operations. He joined Core Concept Technologies in 2010 and was appointed President and CEO in 2015.
Think Big, Act Together.
The Group’s philosophy is rooted in Our Values, which we sum up under “Think Big, Act Together.” As a business owner, that is also my own approach. When seeking to create a new future, the first thing we need is a clear image of what we want that future to look like when it is realized. Strong ideas like “I want to do this” and “I want it to be like that” are intellectual concepts that are still inside our heads. That first stage is when we need to let our imagination freely explore. That is the time to formulate the ultimate ideal image in your mind because, in reality, constraints like cost and time are very likely to stand in the way of realizing the image as you imagine it. That is why we emphasize Think Big.
Act Together is how we go about making our ideals a reality. I believe that making an idea a reality cannot be done by one person working alone, we have to work together as a team. We are actively connecting and joining forces with people who share the Group aspiration to “support the development of all industries.” Acting together is the only way we will have a chance to achieve our ideal. That is the very reason that CCT continues to put so much effort into creating a nationwide network of business partners.
Sharing the joy of Act Together
The part I feel most strongly about in the worldview that the SDGs represent is the sense of respecting the human rights of all people, recognizing each other’s roles, and accepting diversity. For example, when a business or project is successful, I do not think it is fair for the focus and praise to go solely to the head of the organization or the person in charge of a project. A project is successful because of all the people who worked hard to make it a success, and I want to make sure those efforts are recognized.
That is how I approach being a CEO. Our Company has achieved steady growth so far, but it is not only me that made it happen. This is the outcome of all the people who share the Group’s worldview—beginning with our employees and partner companies—everyone who joined us to Act Together. I recognize that the shareholders and investors who provide funds to our Company are also engaged with us in Act Together and are important participants helping us realize our vision. We are grateful for the increase steadily in shareholders, and we look forward to welcoming many more. We will continue engaging in two-way dialogue with stakeholders, and using their valuable input to help us continue progressing into the future. We look forward to working with all our partners in our business activities and sharing the joy together.
