Yotaro Kobayashi

Chief Corporate Advisor, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

Originally a distributor of Xerox products in Asia, Fuji Xerox began to develop its own products by 1973. Kobayashi joined Fuji Photo just after graduating Wharton, and by 1978 he had become executive vice president, president, and then CEO of Fuji Xerox, rising to chairman of the board in March 1999. Under Kobayashi, the company has become responsible for the innovation and manufacture of many Xerox products. Its innovations include the world’s first multifunction printer/copier in 1987.

Relationships Interlocks Giving Data

Business Positions

Fuji Xerox Co

• Chief Corporate Advisor

Board Memberships

Committee for Economic Development Business-led economic policy think tank

• Trustee

The Aspen Institute Elite policy discussion group

• Trustee

Positions

Asia Pacific Group The former Japanese Group of the Trilateral Commission was widened in 2000 to become the Pacific Asian Group

• Chairman ('97→'13)

Schools

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School Penn business school

• MBA (?→'58)

Updated almost 2 years ago

Types	Person, Business Person
Gender	Male