Sharp Corporation Holds '2026 Entrance Ceremony'
Sharp Corporation held its 2026 entrance ceremony at its Osaka headquarters, welcoming 313 new employees. CEO Tetsuji Kawamura outlined a focus on new ventures like AI and EVs, while Foxconn Chairman Young Liu provided a video message of support.
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Sharp Corporation held its '2026 Entrance Ceremony' today at the headquarters venue in Chuo-ku, Osaka. A total of 313 new employees attended. Following a congratulatory speech by President & CEO Tetsuji Kawamura, two representatives of the new employees stated their aspirations upon joining the company. Finally, our Chairman, Young Liu, encouraged the new employees via a video message.
Under our corporate slogan, 'Half a step ahead of human wishes,' we will create a new culture together with our newly welcomed colleagues and accelerate the company's growth.
Entrance Ceremony Overview
1. Date and Time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:30 – 10:55
2. Location: Sharp Headquarters (Chuo-ku, Osaka)
3. Number of Attendees: 313 new employees in total (including technical college and graduate school students)
Sharp Corporation: 170 (Breakdown: 105 in technical fields, 65 in business fields), Affiliated companies: 143
4. Executive Attendees: President & CEO Tetsuji Kawamura, and other executives (8 in total)
5. CEO's Congratulatory Speech (Outline):
- I am very happy and sincerely welcome you as you take your first steps as a working professional at Sharp. This is also my first official event as President. Today, I would like to convey five points as you build your career at our company.
- First is Sharp's DNA: 'Make products that other companies want to imitate.' Through competition, groundbreaking products and technologies have been born, ultimately leading to the development of society. We will adhere to this even under the new management structure.
- Second is our 'Business Philosophy and Business Creed.' These demonstrate the significance of our company's existence, and the Business Creed represents the values that all employees should uphold. I want you to be active while keeping the two words advocated in the Business Creed, 'Sincerity and Creativity,' in your hearts.
- Third is our corporate slogan: 'Half a step ahead of human wishes.' This is based on our mission to aim for a company that creates new culture through original products and services. I want you to digest the meaning of these words and be able to explain them in your own words.
- Fourth is Sharp's direction. Regarding existing businesses, we will tackle the development of high value-added products. As for new businesses, we will nurture fields such as EVs, AI data centers, robotics, and aerospace into new pillars.
- Fifth is my message to you all:
- Value the customer's perspective
- Heighten your sensitivity toward our company's products
- Practice the 'three actuals' principle: actual place, actual thing, actual situation
- Be curious about everything
- Do not fear failure
It is important to challenge yourself without fearing the results. I have made many mistakes myself, but the mistakes made as a newcomer are limited. I am looking forward to seeing you all grow.
6. Chairman's Video Message (Summary):
- You are the ones who will take on the challenge of new business fields and trigger innovation.
- Sharp has constantly created new value and demand in society. I deeply respect this proud history.
- Sharp is now growing robustly, and Foxconn wants to fully support Sharp's success.
- Last fiscal year, Foxconn's sales exceeded 40 trillion yen. We handle 4 out of 10 electronic devices worldwide. We are also the world's largest AI server provider. By sharing and cooperating, let's grow together into a new era.
Under our corporate slogan, 'Half a step ahead of human wishes,' we will create a new culture together with our newly welcomed colleagues and accelerate the company's growth.
Entrance Ceremony Overview
1. Date and Time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:30 – 10:55
2. Location: Sharp Headquarters (Chuo-ku, Osaka)
3. Number of Attendees: 313 new employees in total (including technical college and graduate school students)
Sharp Corporation: 170 (Breakdown: 105 in technical fields, 65 in business fields), Affiliated companies: 143
4. Executive Attendees: President & CEO Tetsuji Kawamura, and other executives (8 in total)
5. CEO's Congratulatory Speech (Outline):
- I am very happy and sincerely welcome you as you take your first steps as a working professional at Sharp. This is also my first official event as President. Today, I would like to convey five points as you build your career at our company.
- First is Sharp's DNA: 'Make products that other companies want to imitate.' Through competition, groundbreaking products and technologies have been born, ultimately leading to the development of society. We will adhere to this even under the new management structure.
- Second is our 'Business Philosophy and Business Creed.' These demonstrate the significance of our company's existence, and the Business Creed represents the values that all employees should uphold. I want you to be active while keeping the two words advocated in the Business Creed, 'Sincerity and Creativity,' in your hearts.
- Third is our corporate slogan: 'Half a step ahead of human wishes.' This is based on our mission to aim for a company that creates new culture through original products and services. I want you to digest the meaning of these words and be able to explain them in your own words.
- Fourth is Sharp's direction. Regarding existing businesses, we will tackle the development of high value-added products. As for new businesses, we will nurture fields such as EVs, AI data centers, robotics, and aerospace into new pillars.
- Fifth is my message to you all:
- Value the customer's perspective
- Heighten your sensitivity toward our company's products
- Practice the 'three actuals' principle: actual place, actual thing, actual situation
- Be curious about everything
- Do not fear failure
It is important to challenge yourself without fearing the results. I have made many mistakes myself, but the mistakes made as a newcomer are limited. I am looking forward to seeing you all grow.
6. Chairman's Video Message (Summary):
- You are the ones who will take on the challenge of new business fields and trigger innovation.
- Sharp has constantly created new value and demand in society. I deeply respect this proud history.
- Sharp is now growing robustly, and Foxconn wants to fully support Sharp's success.
- Last fiscal year, Foxconn's sales exceeded 40 trillion yen. We handle 4 out of 10 electronic devices worldwide. We are also the world's largest AI server provider. By sharing and cooperating, let's grow together into a new era.