TOKYO, November 5, 2024 -- FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation is pleased to announce that Kenji Sukeno, Chairman, Director & Board Chairman, will receive the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star for the 2024 Autumn Conferment of Decoration.
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star is a distinguished recognition awarded by the Japanese government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the nation or the public interest. In his role as President and Representative Director of FUJIFILM Corporation, which has transformed its core business despite the wave of digitalization, Mr. Sukeno’s leadership has laid strong foundation for growth by strategically investing in the healthcare field, which has been the company’s focus. The bold investments in building robust manufacturing capabilities for ensuring a stable supply of biopharmaceuticals meet the rising global demand and establish Fujifilm as a top-tier producer in the bio-CDMO industry. As Chairman of the Photo-sensitized Materials Manufacturers Association (now Japan Photo Imaging Association), he has dedicated himself to the development of the photographic industry, and as Chairman of the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry, he has addressed the various issues in the environmental field in the industrial sector.
The ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Imperial Palace on November 6.
Message from Mr. Sukeno about receiving the award
It is with the greatest honor and gratitude that I receive this prestigious award. I believe this recognition is a testament to the dedication of the entire Fujifilm group. I would also like to express my appreciation to our valued stakeholders and respected senior colleagues for their unwavering support. Our corporate purpose is “giving our world more smiles.” We remain committed to continuously enhancing our products and services, ensuring that people can lead lives full of smiles. Additionally, we are striving to foster an “open, fair, and clear” corporate culture so that we can make meaningful contributions to society through our business activities.
Recipient's brief history
Born on October 21, 1954
Organizational work history
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