Towards International Women’s Day: Accelerating Transformation through Inclusive Leadership

Noboru Saito, President & CEO, TDK Corporation

 IWD 2026

I am proud to once again represent TDK and submit this statement of strong support for International Women’s Day.

By doing so, I take another step in my journey as an ally for women and model inclusive behavior for others to follow.

At TDK, we believe that the true power of innovation lies in our "people."

As we navigate a period of significant change through "TDK Transformation," our primary focus is to cultivate a corporate culture where every individual can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to solve complex global challenges.

For International Women’s Day 2026, TDK is proud to emphasize "Inclusive Leadership" as our core theme.

We envision our organization as a "Jazz Band"—a place where over 100,000 diverse and unique talents don't just exist but harmonize to innovate every aspect of our business. To achieve this, we are committed to moving beyond diversity toward true inclusion by creating a culture in which everybody in our global family feels a deep sense of belonging and has the confidence and courage to step up and challenge the status quo.

By fostering an environment where different voices are not only heard but actively sought after, we accelerate our ability to create cutting-edge electronic solutions for a sustainable future.

Empowering women (and all of our team members) is not just a social responsibility; it is a critical component of our strategic engine for growth.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to transform our Company and society to be gender equal, free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, and a place where everybody, regardless of gender, can play their best and create a wonderful future.

The transformation journey starts with all of us as individuals.

As I stated last year, I invite everybody to start their journey of allyship and advocacy.