Starting with an infrastructure engineering background, LIXIL’s CIO expanded his roles to oversee IT operations across the company, especially focusing on manufacturing IT systems and global collaboration. This transformation included fostering a culture that moves away from traditional Japanese corporate mindsets to one encouraging innovation and global outreach.
Key initiatives include the formation of a global IT team bridging regions and cultures, implementing agile methodologies with business units, and improving engineer work environments through transparent evaluation and reward systems. Such efforts have enabled LIXIL to attract top talent and utilize advanced technologies like generative AI effectively.
Challenges addressed include global team coordination amid language and timezone differences through asynchronous work and translation tools. The CIO emphasizes specialized expertise combined with broad IT knowledge as foundational to leadership, alongside servant leadership principles promoting autonomy and continuous learning. LIXIL’s approach reflects broader industry implications for Japanese traditional companies aiming digital transformation beyond mere technology adoption into cultural and organizational change.
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