AKIHITO KUNIMATSU
Managing Director of ITOCHU Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
ITOCHU Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation (TSE: 8001), one of Japan’s leading general trading and investment companies. As part of the ITOCHU Group in the ASEAN region, we serve as a strategic base in Malaysia, supporting our parent company and group entities through business development, value-chain expansion, and the enhancement of global brand value driven by local insight.
Our role and responsibility in Malaysia are to explore and cultivate new business opportunities, strengthen and expand a resilient supply chain, and contribute to sustainable growth that benefits both local and global stakeholders.
ITOCHU Corporation is a globally diversified trading and investment company engaged in import/export and domestic trading across a wide range of industries. These include textiles, machinery, metals and minerals, energy, chemicals, food, real estate, construction, general consumer products, logistics, information and communications technology, as well as insurance, finance, and strategic business investments in Japan and overseas.
The company’s history dates back to 1858, when its founder, Chubei Itoh, began trading textiles. Over more than 160 years, ITOCHU has continuously evolved, growing into a global enterprise with approximately 90 bases across 60 countries worldwide.
ITOCHU’s presence in Malaysia began in 1959, shortly after the nation gained independence. Since then, our business in Malaysia has expanded in tandem with the country’s economic development, contributing to industries critical to national and regional growth.
In April 2024, ITOCHU Corporation announced its new management policy, “The Brand-new Deal.” This policy aims to sustainably enhance corporate value through three core pillars:
- Growing earnings
- Enhancing corporate brand value
- Delivering shareholder returns
Aligned with this management policy, and grounded in a deep understanding of Malaysia’s culture, social values, and evolving needs, ITOCHU Malaysia is committed to creating sustainable value that is relevant to a rapidly changing era. We strive to act as a trusted partner, contributing meaningfully to Malaysia’s long-term economic and social development.
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