Business POV

Yoshihiko Kawamura is in charge of both the Chicago branch and the midwest region for the Japanese corporation. A 29-year vet of the company, he has worked in a range of industries for the Far East giant, from electronics, to aerospace, to defense. His focus is on identifying targets, forming alliances and supporting traditional businesses.

Kawamura spoke at the MIT Enterprise Forum-Chicago event called "Innovation in Large Corporations." It was held on February 12.