| Takemitsu Takizaki | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1945-06-10) 10 June 1945 (age 79) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Education | Amagasaki Industry High School |
| Occupation(s) | Honorary chairman, Keyence |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | Takeshi Takizaki |
Takemitsu Takizaki (born 10 June 1945) is a Japanese billionaire businessman, honorary chairman and founder of Keyence, a Japanese manufacturer of automation sensors, vision systems, barcode readers, laser markers, measuring instruments, and digital microscopes. As of September 29, 2022, Takizaki has a net worth of US$18.6 billion.
As per Forbes list of The Richest People In The World, dated 8 MARCH 2024, Takemitsu Takizaki ranked #87 with a net worth of $23.1 Billion.
Early life
Takemitsu Takizaki was born on 10 June 1945. He was educated at Amagasaki Industry High School.
Career
Takizaki founded Keyence in 1974 and stepped down as chairman in 2015, remaining on the board of directors and as an honorary chairman.
According to CEOWORLD magazine, as of September 22, 2022, Takizaki has a net worth of $18.6 billion.
Personal life
Takizaki is married, with one child, a son, Takeshi Takizaki, and lives in Osaka, Japan. He is a keen fossil collector.
References
- "The Richest People In The World".
- ^ "Takemitsu Takizaki". Bloomberg Billionaires. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ^ "Forbes profile: Takemitsu Takizaki". Forbes. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- Brown, Lisa (29 September 2022). "Wealthiest People in Japan". Ceoworld. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
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