The Japanese people are usually very prudent, even when they are convinced change is necessary.

Employees are your most valuable assets. They are the heart and guts of a company. This doesn't mean that from time to time, you aren't going to do what is good for the company.

I think we're going to have some difficulty in front of us. I have absolutely no doubt the next three, four years Europe are going to be at best stagnation. We are preparing for tough times.

Any job very well done that has been carried out by a person who is fully dedicated is always a source of inspiration.

Profit is the most global aspect of a business, and it is cross-functional.

As the CEO, I have to take care of the short term, mid term and the long term.

You don't build your character by doing what everybody else is doing.