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TAKASHI KUMAZAWA

Machine Vision Business Unit General Manager
Room#204 2-13-46 Iguchi Mitaka Tokyo

Summary

A seasoned leader in technology and innovation, I spearheaded strategic growth at Techno Horizon Co., LTD, enhancing operations management and fostering robust customer relationships. My tenure as CEO at BlueVision Co., LTD, underscored my prowess in strategic planning and team leadership, achieving significant business expansion and cultivating long-term partnerships.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

General Manager, Robotics Innovation BU.

Techno Horizon Co.,LTD.
04.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for Semiconductor X-ray Inspection Products Division, PCB AOI Products Division, Machine Vision / Optical Device OEM Division, and Automated Soldering Machine Division.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

CEO

BlueVision Co.,LTD.
06.2023 - Current
  • Drive profitability of BlueVision, a subsidiary of Techno Horizon Co.,LTD., through strategic decision making.
  • Developed global sales network which resulted business expansion.
  • Set and execute long-term strategy

General Manager, Optics and Healthcare BU.

Techno Horizon Co.,LTD.
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for Semiconductor Machine Vision / Optical Device OEM Division, and Healthcare OEM Division.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

General Manager, Machine Vision BU.

Techno Horizon Co.,LTD.
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for Machine Vision / Optical Device OEM Division.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

Business Development Manager

Techno Horizon Co.,TLD.
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Generated new Machine Vision business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Established valuable partnerships with complementary businesses, creating mutually beneficial synergies that accelerated growth for both parties.
  • Improved sales team performance with targeted training programs focused on advanced sales techniques and product knowledge.

FAE Manager

Neonode KK
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Manager, Lighting Technical Solution Centor

GE Japan
07.2014 - 10.2014
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Manager, APAC Application Engineer Team

Teledyne DALSA KK
04.2004 - 06.2014
  • Exhibited strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations and product innovation.
  • Played a crucial role in successful project completion by contributing technical expertise at all stages of development.
  • Visited clients to determine feasibility, analyze requirements and provide solution suggestions.
  • Generated target accounts sales objectives, opportunities and projection reports to prioritize work.

Engineer

Toshiba TELI Co.,LTD.
04.1992 - 03.2004
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.

Education

MBA - International Business Management

Tsukuba University
Bunkyo-ku, Japan
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Tokyo National College of Technology
Hachioji, Japan
04.2001 -

Skills

Operations management

Customer relationship management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Timeline

General Manager, Robotics Innovation BU.

Techno Horizon Co.,LTD.
04.2024 - Current

CEO

BlueVision Co.,LTD.
06.2023 - Current

General Manager, Optics and Healthcare BU.

Techno Horizon Co.,LTD.
04.2023 - 03.2024

General Manager, Machine Vision BU.

Techno Horizon Co.,LTD.
10.2021 - 04.2023

Business Development Manager

Techno Horizon Co.,TLD.
10.2020 - 09.2021

FAE Manager

Neonode KK
05.2016 - 06.2017

Manager, Lighting Technical Solution Centor

GE Japan
07.2014 - 10.2014

Manager, APAC Application Engineer Team

Teledyne DALSA KK
04.2004 - 06.2014

MBA - International Business Management

Tsukuba University
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Tokyo National College of Technology
04.2001 -

Engineer

Toshiba TELI Co.,LTD.
04.1992 - 03.2004
TAKASHI KUMAZAWAMachine Vision Business Unit General Manager