# Shigenobu Nagamori: founder, Nidec Corporation

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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.

- **Nationality:** Japanese

## Current roles (1)

- [Nidec Corporation](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/nidec.md) Founder & Chairman

## Foundings (1)

- [Nidec Corporation](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/nidec.md) founded 1973-01-01 (sole) _no longer at company_

See all founders: [/founders](https://registry.deploy.report/founders.md)

## Sources (4)

1. https://www.nidec.com/en/corporate/about/history/
2. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/nidec-founder-nagamori-resigns-chairman-emeritus-company-says-2026-02-26/
3. https://www.forbes.com/profile/shigenobu-nagamori/
4. https://www.nidec.com/en/nagamori-f/about/message.html


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