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KDDI Research Inc. Appoints Satoshi Konishi as New President and CEO
February 20, 2025
KDDI Research, Inc.
KDDI Research Inc. proudly announces the appointment of Satoshi Konishi as its new President and CEO, effective April 1st. Hajime Nakamura will take on the role of Chairperson of the Board.
| name | New Title | Current Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hajime Nakamura | Chairperson of the Board | President and CEO | |
| Satoshi Konishi | President and CEO | Executive Vice President | |
■Biography of new CEO
Name: Satoshi Konishi
Date of Birth: March 20th, 1969
Place of Birth: Kyoto
Education:
- Master of Science in Engineering from University of Electro-Communications in 1993
- Ph.D. in Engineering from Waseda University in 2006
- Master of Business Administration from Globis University in 2017
Career History:
- Joined KDD Co., Ltd. (now KDDI Corp.) in 1993.
- Joined KDD R&D Laboratories in 1995.
- General Manager of Mobile Access Technology Department, Mobile Technology Division KDDI Corp. in 2014.
- General Manager of Next Generation Network Development Department, Mobile Technology Division, KDDI Corp. in 2017.
- Deputy General Manager of Mobile Technology Division, KDDI Corp., concurrently serving as Chief Researcher at KDDI Research, Inc. in 2019.
- Executive Vice President and Head of Advanced Technology Research Laboratories, KDDI Research, Inc., concurrently serving as Deputy General Manager of Technology Planning Division, KDDI Corp. in 2020.
- Executive Vice President and Head of Advanced Technology Research Laboratories, KDDI Research, Inc., concurrently serving as Deputy General Manager of Technology Strategy Division, KDDI Corp. in 2021.
- Executive Vice President and Head of Advanced Technology Research Laboratories, KDDI Research, Inc., in 2023.
■Greeting from new CEO
Dear all,
First, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all the stakeholders for your continued support and collaboration with KDDI Research Inc.
It is my great pleasure and honor to announce that as of April 1st, 2025, I will assume the position of President and CEO of KDDI Research, Inc.
After joining the company, I have gained experience in the operation and maintenance of international communication networks, research and development of all wireless communication systems including satellite, fixed, and mobile, as well as planning, international standardization, and commercial development for 4G and 5G. I am dedicated to researching and developing technologies that will delight our customers based on my previous work experiences.
In recent years, various social issues have become apparent, necessitating new technologies as solutions. Our company, together with our partners, will ensure that all employees work together from investigation to research and development to continuously provide technologies that address these challenges. We aim to create a sustainable society where everyone can realize their aspirations and strive to deliver exciting experiences that exceed expectations.
Thank you so much again for your further cooperation towards the 6G era.
Sincerely,
Satoshi Konishi
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