DIC Executive and Leadership Team

Takashi Ikeda, the President & Chief Executive Officer & Group Chief Executive Officer at DIC, directs the overarching corporate strategy and global chemical manufacturing operations. Overseeing the entire organizational structure, the President & Chief Executive Officer & Group Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment between regional business units and long-term sustainability goals. This leadership role involves managing complex supply chains for inks, pigments, and polymers while driving expansion across international markets. By optimizing capital allocation and fostering innovation in biochemicals, Takashi Ikeda directly impacts the competitive positioning of the firm. Furthermore, the President & Chief Executive Officer & Group Chief Executive Officer maintains rigorous standards for operational efficiency and safety protocols across all manufacturing facilities. Ikeda secures the future of the organization through disciplined investment in specialty plastic compounds and advanced material research, ensuring consistent value creation for stakeholders worldwide.

Masanori Asano, the Chief Financial Officer, Greater (China) at DIC, manages all fiscal operations and financial reporting within the critical East Asian market. Overseeing regional capital structures, the Chief Financial Officer, Greater (China) ensures strict compliance with local regulatory frameworks while optimizing cash flow for chemical manufacturing projects. This leadership role involves coordinating with the global executive team to align regional performance with corporate financial targets. By implementing robust risk management strategies, Masanori Asano protects the company from market volatility and currency fluctuations. Furthermore, the Chief Financial Officer, Greater (China) drives investment analysis for new pigment and polymer production lines, supporting the expansion of the regional footprint. Asano maintains fiscal discipline across all business units, ensuring that financial resources support the broader mission of delivering high-quality chemical solutions to diverse industrial clients throughout the Greater China region.

Francis Belanger, the President at DIC, directs operational excellence and market development initiatives for the organization. Overseeing cross-functional teams, the President ensures the seamless integration of manufacturing processes for specialty plastic compounds and biochemicals. This leadership role involves executing strategic growth plans that enhance the market presence of the company across diverse industrial sectors. By fostering collaboration between research departments and sales divisions, Francis Belanger accelerates the commercialization of new chemical technologies. Furthermore, the President monitors performance metrics to ensure that production output meets the high quality standards required by global clients. Belanger drives efficiency improvements throughout the supply chain, reducing operational costs while maintaining product integrity. Through consistent focus on innovation and customer-centric service, the President strengthens the competitive advantage of the firm in the highly specialized chemical manufacturing landscape.

Yuji Kikuchi, the Managing Executive Officer, President, Functional Products Business Group and General Manager, Performance Material Products Division at DIC, architects the development and sales strategy for high-performance chemical materials. Overseeing the functional products portfolio, the Managing Executive Officer, President, Functional Products Business Group and General Manager, Performance Material Products Division ensures that advanced polymers and specialty compounds meet evolving industrial requirements. This leadership role involves managing the lifecycle of performance materials from initial research to final market delivery. By aligning product development with emerging technological trends, Yuji Kikuchi drives significant revenue growth within the performance materials sector. Furthermore, the Managing Executive Officer, President, Functional Products Business Group and General Manager, Performance Material Products Division coordinates with global manufacturing teams to scale production capabilities effectively. Kikuchi secures market leadership by prioritizing technical innovation and superior material quality, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of the chemical industry.