Billionaire Profile
Shigefumi Wada
Global Rank
#3063

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Shigefumi Wada

CEO, Software
JAPAN
Real-Time Net Worth
$1.214B
Estimated based on Software stock value as of April 20, 2026
+0.91% (24h)
Age
73
Source
Software
Industry
Technology
Citizenship
JAPAN

Biography

Shigefumi Wada is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of Obic Business Consultants Co., Ltd., a publicly traded software and IT firm. Born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1952, Wada, has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Rikkyo University. His career began in 1980, when he founded Obic Business Consultants. Wada, along with his wife Hiroko, owns a significant stake in the company. As of March 2026, his net worth is approximately $1.1 Billion.

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In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Shigefumi Wada was born in Tokyo, Japan, on August 30, 1952. He graduated from Rikkyo University with a Bachelor's degree in Economics in March 1975.

Rise to Success

Wada founded Obic Business Consultants Co., Ltd. in December 1980. The company is known for its cloud accounting services and its television ads. His wife, Hiroko Wada, is the Vice President. Together they own a significant stake in the company.

Key Business Strategies

The company provides solutions designed primarily for enterprise operations such as accounting, personnel affairs, and payroll. They provide cloud services through partner enterprises. The company focuses on a customer-first policy and relentlessly pursues diverse information technologies and customer satisfaction.

Philanthropy

Information on specific philanthropy initiatives or amounts is unavailable.

Career Milestones

1980

Founded Obic Business Consultants Co., Ltd.

Started the software and IT firm known for cloud accounting services.

Business Philosophy & Leadership

Leadership Principles

Customer-First Policy

Focusing on customer satisfaction and providing services that transform enterprise operations.