3 Questions to Kohei Takeuchi, President & CEO at Hitachi Astemo
As we begin 2025, Astemo is focused on innovation, sustainability, and navigating the evolving automotive landscape. In this interview, President & CEO Kohei Takeuchi shares insights into Astemo’s future vision, strategies for staying competitive, and how we are building trust and leadership in the industry.
How do you see the role of sustainability in shaping Astemo's future business strategies for 2025 and beyond?
Takeuchi: Sustainability is at the core of our strategy. We are focused on driving our sustainability initiatives by integrating "materiality" into our operations. This ensures that we continue to create eco-friendly products and services while minimizing our environmental impact. Our commitment to sustainability will guide our innovation in electrification, digitalization, and resource efficiency, enabling Astemo to lead in a greener future.
How is Astemo ensuring excellence across its operations to meet customer expectations in 2025?
Takeuchi: We are committed to enhancing quality systems across all departments, ensuring our products and services meet the highest standards. By fostering cross-department collaboration, focusing on health & safety, compliance, and advanced technologies, we aim to strengthen our partnerships and deliver exceptional value to customers.
What steps is Astemo taking to remain competitive amidst uncertainty and structural changes in the automotive industry?
Takeuchi: To stay competitive, we are focusing on operational excellence and agility. We are reviewing and optimizing our operations, while leveraging our foundational strengths in chassis and ICE to fund advanced areas like electrification and software. Additionally, we are building on our leadership in the motorcycle segment by introducing automotive technologies to two-wheelers, a market where we are uniquely positioned to excel. Through strategic resource management, we are ensuring a flexible and responsive approach to evolving industry demands.