Takemitsu Takizaki
Takemitsu Takizaki (born 10 June 1945) is a Japanese businessman, honorary chairman and founder of Keyence, a Japanese manufacturer of automation sensors, vision systems, barcode readers, laser markers, measuring instruments, and digital microscopes.
Takemitsu Takizaki | |
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| Born | 10 June 1945 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Education | Amagasaki Industry High School |
| Occupation | Honorary chairman, Keyence |
| Net worth | US$29.9 billion (January 2021)[1] |
| Children | Takeshi Takizaki |
Early life
Takemitsu Takizaki was born on 10 June 1945.[2][1] He was educated at Amagasaki Industry High School.[2]
Career
Takizaki founded Keyence in 1974 and stepped down as chairman in 2015, remaining on the board of directors and as an honorary chairman.[1]
According to Forbes, as of January 2021, Takizaki has a net worth of $29.9 billion.[1]
Personal life
Takizaki is married, with one child, a son, Takeshi Takizaki, and lives in Osaka, Japan.[1][2] He is a keen fossil collector.[2]
References
- "Forbes profile: Takemitsu Takizaki". Forbes. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- "Takemitsu Takizaki". Bloomberg Billionaires. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
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