Early Life
Eiichi Kuriwada's journey began in 1945. His father, Kiyoshi Sagawa, founded a package delivery firm in 1957 which is now known as Sagawa Express, and it is Japan's second-largest delivery service. Kuriwada took over the family business and transformed it into a major player in the logistics industry.
Rise to Success
Kuriwada joined Tokyo Sagawa Kyubin in 1977 and became the head of Tokyo Sagawa Kyubin, which later became a key subsidiary of SG Holdings. His leadership was crucial in the company's growth and expansion. Under his guidance, Sagawa Express parent SG Holdings was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2017. The company’s shares have climbed since that debut, boosting Kuriwada's ranking on the Japan rich list.
Key Business Strategies
Kuriwada's leadership is characterized by a focus on adapting to the changing demands of the logistics industry. He has emphasized the importance of responding to the social environment and making precise proposals to customers. The company has launched new initiatives like the SGH Vision 2030, with the goal of nurturing a new society through new logistics. Sagawa Express launched a new mid-term management plan called "SGH Story 2024," which focuses on becoming a "true partner and logistics solution provider".
Philanthropy
Eiichi Kuriwada serves as the chairman of the SGH Foundation. The SGH Foundation provides research and project grants as well as other assistance to promote and encourage the development of education, culture, medicine, welfare, the economy, industry, and more with the purpose of making multifaceted and broad contributions to social activities, in order to help create a cosmopolitan and vibrant society.
