I, Hitoshi Kawai would like to run for the board of directors of German Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
For over 20 years, I have served as managing director of the Japanese subsidiary of KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE which is medium-sized Germany company and one of the hidden champions.
During this period, we faced difficulties such as Lehman shock, Covid-19 and the supply chain crisis. However, we have been expanding the business with secure employment, high quality products and local oriented services.
Germany and Japan have a lot in common.
Both focus on not short-term profit but long-term success and proper processes.
The large number of small and medium size companies are unique common and the both markets are open to high-quality products.
In assuming my position as a director, I would like to use my experience to support the member companies to succeed the business in partner countries.
Especially I would like to contribute the small and medium sized companies with high quality products.
Thank you for listening.
Kawai