Former Komatsu President Masahiro Sakane dies at 85
A native of Shimane Prefecture, Sakane helped spur the construction firm's turnaround while serving as president from 2001 to 2007.
Masahiro Sakane, the former president of Komatsu, passed away on August 10 at the age of 85 due to an illness. Born in Shimane Prefecture, he held the position of Komatsu president from 2001 to 2007. Sakane spearheaded structural reforms during his tenure, emphasizing key operations. He also embraced information technology, implementing a system for remote management of construction machine operations.
In 2010, after leaving Komatsu, Sakane became the vice chairman of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, the nation's largest business lobby. He also served as the chairman of the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers.
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