Message from the CEO

Itochu Corporation is one of the largest “Sogo-Shosha” (Japanese general trading house), which has 90 offices in 61 countries and more than 270 affiliated companies. It has a history of transformation for as long as 165 years. Itochu’s business field ranges very widely, such as textile, machinery, metals, energy, chemicals, food, general products & realty, ICT and finance. It has been engaged in domestic/import/export/third-country trading of goods as well as local and global investments with more than 110,000 consolidated employees around the world. 

Itochu Corporation views changes in industrial structure as opportunities and integrates "next-generation business models" with a "market-oriented perspective" into a horizontally and vertically connected business framework. By promoting cross-industry collaboration and partnerships across different sectors, we accelerate the continuous enhancement of corporate value. From “upstream fields” such as resource development and raw material procurement to “downstream fields” like consumer goods and services, we leverage the diverse functions of the Itochu Group to enhance group-wide synergy and develop our business.

Itochu Taiwan Corporation is one of the 100% subsidiary companies of Itochu Corporation, since its establishment in 1959, it has actively leveraged the Itochu Group’s greatest strength—its extensive global network—to conduct investments and domestic as well as international trade in Taiwan, a historically significant and vital market in Asia, by collaborating with strong local enterprises.

In recent years, we have been actively pursuing next-generation business models and the adoption of new technologies across various fields. This includes providing solutions in cutting-edge technologies and the semiconductor sector that drive the global market, participating in smart city projects that contribute to the efficiency and optimization of urban functions, and offering environmentally conscious functional textile materials. While doing so, we remain committed to the founding spirit of ITOCHU Corporation ”Sampo Yoshi” (Good for the seller, good for the buyer, and good for society) as we build and expand our business.

Furthermore, we are making every effort to maximize our support in enhancing the corporate value of Taipei 101, a landmark tower in Taipei in which ITOCHU Corporation has invested.

We sincerely hope to collaborate with the people of Taiwan across various fields to create new values together, and contribute, even in a small way, to improving your lives and the economic development of Taiwan. 

Yoshifumi Kiriyama

Chairman & President

Itochu Taiwan Corporation