LIXIL Group Executive and Leadership Team

Kinya Seto, the Director, Representative Executive Officer, President, and Chief Executive Officer at LIXIL Group, directs the overarching corporate strategy and long-term vision for the organization. By prioritizing the development of pioneering water and housing products, the Chief Executive Officer ensures the company addresses complex real-life challenges across global markets. Kinya Seto maintains rigorous oversight of operational performance, driving efficiency and sustainable growth across all business units. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with the Board to align manufacturing capabilities with evolving consumer needs. By fostering a culture of innovation, the President secures the competitive position of the firm within the building materials industry. Through the implementation of strategic initiatives, the Chief Executive Officer optimizes resource allocation to support the mission of making better homes a reality. Ultimately, the Director drives the global expansion of the brand while maintaining the core values of the organization.

Sharad Sharma, the Chief Financial Officer at LIXIL Group, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies required to sustain the manufacturing of advanced housing products. Overseeing the financial planning and analysis departments, the Chief Financial Officer ensures the company maintains a robust balance sheet capable of supporting large-scale research and development projects. Sharad Sharma directs the financial reporting processes, providing transparency to stakeholders while monitoring global market fluctuations that impact the cost of raw materials. This leadership role involves close coordination with the executive team to evaluate investment opportunities in new water technology. By implementing stringent cost-control measures, the Chief Financial Officer improves operational margins and supports the long-term profitability of the firm. Through disciplined financial management, the Chief Financial Officer strengthens the ability of the organization to deliver high-quality solutions to customers worldwide, ensuring consistent value creation for shareholders.

Mariko Fujita, the Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Finance, Treasury, IR, and Risk Management at LIXIL Group, architects the comprehensive risk management framework and treasury operations for the enterprise. By monitoring global financial exposure, the Executive Vice President ensures the stability of the company during periods of economic volatility. Mariko Fujita directs investor relations, communicating the strategic value of the housing and water product portfolio to the global financial community. This leadership role involves managing complex treasury functions to optimize liquidity and support the capital requirements of the manufacturing divisions. By integrating risk assessment into every major business decision, the Chief Financial Officer protects the assets of the firm while enabling sustainable growth. Through the oversight of finance and treasury, the Executive Officer maintains the fiscal integrity of the organization, ensuring the company remains well-positioned to solve real-life challenges for customers across diverse international markets.

Nik Bafana, the President & Group Senior VP, Lixil , Lixil (Americas) at LIXIL Group, directs all business operations and market expansion initiatives throughout the North American region. By overseeing the distribution and sales of pioneering water and housing products, the President & Group Senior VP ensures the brand meets the specific demands of the local market. Nik Bafana manages the regional supply chain and customer engagement strategies to maintain the competitive edge of the firm. This leadership role involves coordinating with global headquarters to adapt product offerings for the unique housing challenges found in the Americas. By driving operational excellence and sales growth, the President & Group Senior VP contributes significantly to the overall revenue targets of the company. Through the execution of regional growth strategies, the President & Group Senior VP strengthens the presence of the organization, ensuring the mission of making better homes a reality remains a priority for customers across the continent.

Esther Fung, the Leader, Human Resources, Global Corporate Functions - Communication, Chief Technology Officer, SATO and Asia at LIXIL Group, drives the technological innovation agenda while overseeing human capital development across the Asian and SATO markets. By architecting advanced product development cycles, the Chief Technology Officer ensures the company remains at the forefront of water and housing technology. Esther Fung directs the communication strategy, aligning internal culture with the mission of creating better homes. This leadership role involves managing the talent pipeline to support the specialized manufacturing needs of the firm. By fostering cross-functional collaboration between technology teams and regional operations, the Leader optimizes the delivery of solutions tailored to the unique requirements of the Asian market. Through the integration of human resources and technical strategy, the Chief Technology Officer enhances the operational agility of the organization, ensuring the company continues to solve everyday challenges through cutting-edge design and engineering.