Takemitsu Takizaki

Net worth over time

Biography

• Takemitsu Takizaki is the founder of Keyence, a supplier of sensors and electronic components for factory automation systems.
• He stepped down as chairman in 2015 but remains on the board of directors and is honorary chairman.
• Sales to customers outside of Japan have grown steadily and account for roughly two-thirds of revenue.
• Customers include auto parts makers, electronics firms and food packagers.
• In 2022, Takizaki donated shares worth nearly $3 billion at the time to his foundation.

Financial assets