Toshihiko Kano
About Toshihiko Kano
Toshihiko Kano serves as the General Manager of New Business Development at Murata in Kyoto, Japan, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the technology sector, having previously worked in various roles at Seiko Epson Corporation and Epson America Inc.
Work at Murata
Toshihiko Kano has been serving as the General Manager of New Business Development at Murata since 2019. In this role, he focuses on identifying and developing new business opportunities within the company. His experience at Murata includes a prior position as Department Manager of New Business Development from 2018 to 2019. Kano's work is based in Kyoto, Japan, where he leverages his extensive background in technology and product development to drive innovation.
Previous Experience at Seiko Epson Corporation
Before joining Murata, Toshihiko Kano held several key positions at Seiko Epson Corporation. He worked as Manager in the R&D of Crystal Products from 2000 to 2003. He later served as General Manager of Wearable Products for one year in 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he was General Manager of the Sensing System Planning Design Department from 2010 to 2018, and General Manager of New Products Planning from 2009 to 2010. His roles at Seiko Epson involved significant contributions to product innovation and market strategy.
Engineering and Development Contributions
Toshihiko Kano's engineering career began in 1986, where he contributed to the development of a robot language compiler. He worked as a PC Design Engineer at Epson from 1989 to 1997. His later contributions included the design of the SAW Oscillator EG-2K series while managing new business development from 2001 to 2008. He also played a significant role in developing the M-Tracer, a sports motion analyzer, and led the development of high-accuracy sensing products during the MSM Business project from 2016 to 2018.
Career Timeline and Roles
Toshihiko Kano's career spans several decades with various roles in technology and business development. He started at Epson in 1986 and held multiple positions, including Manager of New Business Development at Epson America from 2003 to 2009. His career includes significant leadership roles at Seiko Epson Corporation, culminating in his current position at Murata. His extensive experience in product development and market research has shaped his career trajectory.