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Shigenobu Nagamori
Founder of Nidec Corporation (1973), the world's largest manufacturer of small precision motors — critical for robotic joint actuation, EVs, and industrial automation. Built Nidec through decades of aggressive bolt-on acquisitions into a global motor giant. Returned as CEO in 2022 amid a share-price plunge before stepping down from the board in December 2025 and resigning as Chairman Emeritus in February 2026 amid an accounting-scandal investigation involving a Chinese subsidiary.
Japanese · 1 current role · 1 founding
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- Founder
Japanese motor and electronics manufacturer — the [World](/companies/world-labs)'s largest producer of electric motors.
- Former Founder & Former CEO
Nidec Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of small precision motors, supplying critical components for robotics, automotive, home appliances, and in
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- Nidec Corporation Founder & Chairman
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- Nidec Corporationfounded 1973-01-01soleno longer at company
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- Nidec Corporation Founder & Former CEOSecondary-verified
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