Eisaku Ito
Profile
Performance in office
Tenure
Tenure
Background
He joined in April 1987, became an Executive Officer in April 2018 and Managing Executive Officer and CTO in April 2020. He became President and CEO in April 2025 and Representative Director, President and CEO that June, 38 years after joining and seven years after becoming an executive officer.
Selection
In April 2025 he succeeded Seiji Izumisawa as President and CEO. In the fiscal year ended March 2025, the year before, revenue was ¥5,027.1 billion, exceeding ¥5 trillion for the first time. Income before taxes was ¥374.5 billion and net income ¥245.4 billion. He was appointed from Managing Executive Officer and CTO, the post overseeing technology development.
Initiatives
In his first year, the fiscal year ended March 2026, net income attributable to owners of the parent hit a record ¥332.1 billion. Defense and space accounted for ¥482.4 billion, or 12% of the total, in FY ended March 2015, while aircraft, defense and space reached ¥1,029.3 billion, or 21%, in FY ended March 2025. Growth in policy-supported businesses made up for the repeated failures of large projects in shipbuilding and commercial aircraft.
Career
Career
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
| Date | Position |
|---|---|
| Apr 1987 | Joined |
| Apr 2018 | Executive Officer |
| Apr 2020 | Managing Executive Officer, CTO |
| Apr 2025 | President, CEO |
| Jun 2025 | President, CEO |