Kuraray was established in 1926 in Kurashiki City with the objective of commercializing rayon. Following WWII, the Company commercialized synthetic fiber, which was invented in Japan, and developed a series of unique businesses, including the man-made leather CLARINO, developed as a substitute for natural leather, polyester textiles, non-woven fabrics KURAFLEX, and the hook-and-loop fastener MAGIC TAPE.

Chemicals

Kuraray

Hitoshi Kawahara

Keiji Taga

Yoshimasa Sano

Hirokazu Jo

Sirt Mellema

Satoshi Yamaguchi

Noriaki Namba

Stevan R. Schott

Tomoyuki Watanabe

Koichi Takano

Toshihiro Omatsu

Tsugunori Kashimura

Nobuhiko Takai

Matthias Gutweiler

Hiroaya Hayase

Keiko Murata

Mitsuhiro Nagahama

Masaaki Ito

Kiyoto Ido

Satoshi Tanaka

Naoko Mikami

Tomomi Yatsu

Naoya Uehara

Kenji Komatsu

The Corporate Management and Oversight team at Kuraray is responsible for strategic governance and ensuring the company's operational integrity. This team, comprised of executive officers and directors, monitors corporate performance, oversees compliance with regulatory standards, and guides the company's growth initiatives across various business units. They play a crucial role in aligning Kuraray's objectives with its long-term vision while fostering sustainable practices.

Corporate Management and Oversight

This department focuses on driving sales strategies and marketing initiatives to promote products and services.

Sales and Marketing

This department focuses on strategic partnerships and market growth for performance polymers and high performance products.

Business Development

This department oversees the company's adherence to regulations and internal policies, ensuring accountability and transparency in operations.

Audit and Compliance

This department focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of engineering solutions and applications.

Engineering Department

This department oversees the strategic direction and management of the organization, ensuring alignment across various divisions and driving overall business objectives.

Executive Leadership

Kuraray

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Board & advisors

Teams

Corporate Management and Oversight

Sales and Marketing

Business Development

Audit and Compliance

Engineering Department

Executive Leadership

Offices

Kuraray

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Corporate Management and Oversight

Sales and Marketing

Business Development

Audit and Compliance

Engineering Department

Executive Leadership

Offices

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