Keiko Kobayashi
G2 Vice Chairman, Kinjirushi Co., Ltd
Ms. Keiko KOBAYASHI is playing the role of vice chairman of Kinjirushi Co., Ltd
Born on the 15th of July 1943, in her family business dealt in Retailing of Japanese Tea. Married with Mr. Ikko KOBAYASHI, the 2nd generation of the company and took care of 2 children and parents in the law as housewife. She started her business career in 1988 as the auditor of one of the group company at the age of 45! then the board of director in 2012, the president in 2014.
Achieving the modernization of the company and decided to nominate Mr. Ryoichi ISHIKAWA for the first non-family president in April 2023, she goes on her career as the vice chairman of the company.
Session
Spicefulness: Spicing Life Through Generations
Case Study
"Spicefulness: Spicing Life Through Generations" reveals the captivating and mysterious tale of leadership succession within Kinjirushi Co., an esteemed culinary empire. This narrative takes us on a journey through the intricate web of power transitions, where the Kobayashi family navigates the enigmatic world of flavor and heritage.