Masahiro okafuji biography

Masahiro Okafuji was born in 1949. He followed the path of most Japanese executive working for one company their entire career which ultimately led him to the top post.  In 1974 he joined Itochu Corporation, a Japanese trading company.

This was right after he graduated from Tokyo University. 

Masahiro rose through the ranks, primarily in Itochu’s textile operations. In 2002, he became an executive officer.

Masahiro okafuji biography

In 2004, he moved up the corporate ladder again, becoming president of Itochu’s textile division and managing director of Itochu Corp. 

In 2006, Masahiro was appointed senior managing director. He helped to establish the businesses brand and helped the company adapt to the dynamic consumer market.

He was promoted to executive vice president in 2009, a position he held until April 1, 2010, when he was promoted to CEO and president of Itochu Corporation. He was 60 when appointed to the top executive position. 

Itochu is a major trading company