Hitachi chairman to become next Keidanren chief www.nhk.or.jp
An executive known for turning around his company is set to become the new chief of Japan's largest business group. Keidanren says Hiroaki Nakanishi, who heads electronics firm Hitachi, will become its next chairman.
Current Keidanren chairman Sadayuki Sakakibara is stepping down when his second 2-year term ends in May.
He says he wants Nakanishi to take over.
Sakakibara said he wants his successor to be an executive from the manufacturing sector who will promote technological innovation and has global experience.
Nakanishi was considered the favorite for the position because of how he turned Hitachi around. The company had posted losses for several years.
Published Date:2018-01-09