Takemitsu Takizaki: is there a family office?

Takemitsu Takizaki family office

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Takemitsu is the founder of Keyence, a sensor and electronic component manufacturer for factory automation systems. He was chairman of the company until March 2015 and remains on the board. The company’s main customers are car manufacturers, food packagers and electronics companies. Foreign markets are becoming increasingly important for the company. Today, Keyence generates around 60% of its turnover with companies abroad. As of October 2024, Takemistu has an estimated net worth of $21.5bn which puts him as the 87th richest person in the world according to Forbes. A large fortune like this need proper management. We will investigate if there is a Takemitsu Takizaki family office which manages his wealth.

Takemitsu manages wealth through Keyence and holding company TT KK

No, there is no Takemitsu Takizaki family office to manage his wealth. All his wealth is in his shares in his company Keyence. Keyence is a manufacturer of sensors, bar-code readers, digital microscopes, and various other components for factory automation systems since 1974. Currently, Keyence has established 16 offices with over 3000 employees worldwide. Before stepping down as chairman, Takemistu oversaw the subsidiary company JustSystems which began trading on the Tokyo exchange.

Takemitsu is also active in philanthropy. In 2022, he donated shares worth USD 3 billion to his foundation.

Picture source: Chris Ried

Last Updated on October 24, 2024

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