{"id":22984,"date":"2026-05-29T10:33:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T01:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.global.sharp\/were_sharp\/?p=22984"},"modified":"2026-06-01T08:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T23:49:45","slug":"%e3%80%90new-executive-introduction%e3%80%91mitsuru-tokunaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.global.sharp\/were_sharp\/2026\/05\/29\/22984\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010New Executive Introduction\u3011Mitsuru Tokuyama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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My name is Mitsuru Tokuyama, Executive Officer and Chief Technical Officer (CTO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n


I have been deeply involved in development and business operations, primarily in the MFP (Multifunction Peripheral) business throughout my career. In April this year, I assumed new roles as CTO as well as Deputy General Manager responsible for Business Development. I am committed to contributing to the further growth of Sharp by fully leveraging the experience I have accumulated over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I first joined Sharp, I was assigned to Nara site (Yamato-Koriyama) where I worked on the development of copiers. Ever since, copiers have evolved significantly\u2014from analog monochrome machines to digital and color devices, and further into multifunction peripherals (MFP) equipped with fax, printer, and scanner capabilities. Throughout this evolution, members were constantly required to take on new technological challenges. Through these experiences, I naturally developed a positive mindset toward embracing new challenges, which I believe has had a major influence on my subsequent career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two initiatives in my career that left a particularly strong impression on me. The first was participating as a product manager in a full model change of MFP. The second was the launch of COCORO OFFICE. Both were unprecedented challenges for me, and working together with many colleagues to shape these businesses became extremely valuable experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As my responsibilities increased, one realization became especially clear: \u201cThere is less and less that one person alone can accomplish.\u201d As my role evolved from staff member to section manager, department manager, and then division head, the number of challenges that could not be solved by individual effort continued to grow. What I learned through this process is the importance of thinking about how to act in order to maximize results as a team, while effectively leveraging the strengths of those around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have experienced countless failures along the way. There were times when I worried so much that I could not sleep. However, in most cases, my policy is to get a good night\u2019s rest, reset my mindset, and move forward the next day. I consider this ability to recover and keep going to be one of my personal strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As CTO, my mission is to identify technologies that truly contribute to business and management, and to make sound judgments regarding their application. Sharp possesses many outstanding technologies, including those related to \u201cnext-generation communications.\u201d By sharing such technologies across the entire company, creating opportunities for everyone to think about what they can do to contribute to Sharp\u2019s growth, and working together beyond organizational boundaries, I aim to foster an environment in which synergies between technologies can emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, in order to advance the realization of new businesses, the Business Development function has been established as an organization reporting directly to the President. I concurrently serve as Deputy General Manager of this organization (with President and CEO Kawamura serving as General Manager). By transforming technology into business and creating tangible impact on management, I hope to fulfill a bridging role that connects technology and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To all employees, I encourage you to always keep in mind \u201chow the work you are currently engaged in contributes to the growth of Sharp.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us work together toward a bright and successful future for Sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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Apr 1991<\/div>\n
\n Joined Sharp Corporation\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Dec 2013<\/div>\n
\n Division Manager, Supply Technology Division, Document Business Unit, Document Business BU\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Apr 2019<\/div>\n
\n Deputy General Manager, Office Solutions Business Unit, Business Solutions BU\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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May 2021<\/div>\n
\n General Manager, Head of Smart Office Business Unit, Smart Business Solutions BU\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Apr 2023<\/div>\n
\n BU Vice President, Smart Business Solutions BU
\n Concurrently General Manager, Head of Workplace Innovation Business Unit\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Oct 2024<\/div>\n
\n BU Vice President, Smart Business Solutions BU
\n Concurrently General Manager, Head of Workplace Innovation Business Unit
\n Concurrently Member of the Board, Dynabook Inc.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Apr 2025<\/div>\n
\n BU President, Head of Smart Business Solutions BU
\n Concurrently Member of the Board, Dynabook Inc.
\n Concurrently Chairman of Member of the Board, Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Apr 2026<\/div>\n
\n Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
\n Concurrently Member of the Board, Dynabook Inc.
\n Concurrently Chairman of Member of the Board, Synapse Innovation Inc.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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I like reading books. I especially enjoy mystery novels with unpredictable plots and unexpected twists.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Work Philosophy<\/h2>\n

No matter how difficult a challenge may seem, I always try to begin with “YES.” I\u2019ve always approached work with the mindset of doing it \u201cfor someone else.\u201d I find fulfillment in supporting others from behind the scenes, and that sense of purpose drives my motivation. When starting to think with “YES for the customer,” the path will open up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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