Mandom Corporation's Representative Director and Chairman, Motonobu Nishimura, Receives the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette"
Motonobu Nishimura, Representative Director and Chairman of Mandom Corporation, has been awarded the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" in the Spring 2026 Decorations. This honor recognizes his significant contributions to the development of the cosmetics industry through his company's business and his leadership in various industry organizations.
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We are pleased to announce that Motonobu Nishimura, our Representative Director and Chairman, will be awarded the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" in the Spring 2026 Decorations.
The "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" is an honor bestowed upon individuals who have made distinguished achievements for the nation or public. This award recognizes his contributions to the development of the cosmetics industry through his company's business and his service to the industry through key positions in industry organizations.
Since assuming the presidency in 1995, Mr. Nishimura has focused on offering value to consumers through "only-one marketing" driven by consumer insights, striving to create male grooming behaviors and develop the cosmetics market. This includes fostering "Gatsby" into a global brand and pioneering the middle-aged male cosmetics market with "Lucido." He also aggressively pursued overseas expansion, growing our company into one that serves consumers in Asia and other regions, while adapting to local cultures and preferences.
Within industry organizations, he has served as Chairman of the West Japan Cosmetics Industry Association and Vice Chairman of the Japan Cosmetics Industry Federation. In recent years, driven by the belief that it is necessary to strengthen the international competitiveness of Japanese cosmetics and enhance the international recognition of industry associations, he participated in discussions for the integration of three regional organizations, contributing to the establishment of the "Japan Cosmetics Industry Association" in 2023. Furthermore, as Chairman of the Nishimura Scholarship Foundation, he continues to provide scholarships to international students, contributing to the development of global talent.
[Recipient's Comment]
I am deeply honored to receive the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette." I believe this honor is solely due to the guidance and support I have received over many years from our business partners and stakeholders, as well as the unwavering support of our employees who have walked alongside me. I express my heartfelt gratitude.
Throughout my approximately 50 years in the cosmetics business, I have always kept "serving consumers" in mind, striving to create value that supports people's comfortable daily lives. In industry organizations, I have humbly assisted in the integration of the industry, while leveraging the unique characteristics cultivated by each region. If these activities have contributed even a little to the development of society, there is no greater joy.
Inspired by this award, I will continue to dedicate myself to contributing to people's lives through "beauty and health." I kindly ask for your continued support.
[Recipient's Biography]
Name: Motonobu Nishimura
Date of Birth: January 9, 1951
Biography:
April 1977: Joined Mandom Corporation
June 1984: Director, Mandom Corporation
June 1987: Managing Director, Mandom Corporation
June 1990: Executive Vice President, Mandom Corporation
June 1995: President, Mandom Corporation
June 2004: President and Executive Officer, Mandom Corporation
April 2021: Representative Director and Chairman, Mandom Corporation (current)
[Main Public Offices]
Vice Chairman, Japan Cosmetics Industry Association
Vice Chairman, Cosmetics Fair Trade Council
Chairman, Kinki Cosmetics Corporate Pension Fund
Chairman, Nishimura Scholarship Foundation
The "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" is an honor bestowed upon individuals who have made distinguished achievements for the nation or public. This award recognizes his contributions to the development of the cosmetics industry through his company's business and his service to the industry through key positions in industry organizations.
Since assuming the presidency in 1995, Mr. Nishimura has focused on offering value to consumers through "only-one marketing" driven by consumer insights, striving to create male grooming behaviors and develop the cosmetics market. This includes fostering "Gatsby" into a global brand and pioneering the middle-aged male cosmetics market with "Lucido." He also aggressively pursued overseas expansion, growing our company into one that serves consumers in Asia and other regions, while adapting to local cultures and preferences.
Within industry organizations, he has served as Chairman of the West Japan Cosmetics Industry Association and Vice Chairman of the Japan Cosmetics Industry Federation. In recent years, driven by the belief that it is necessary to strengthen the international competitiveness of Japanese cosmetics and enhance the international recognition of industry associations, he participated in discussions for the integration of three regional organizations, contributing to the establishment of the "Japan Cosmetics Industry Association" in 2023. Furthermore, as Chairman of the Nishimura Scholarship Foundation, he continues to provide scholarships to international students, contributing to the development of global talent.
[Recipient's Comment]
I am deeply honored to receive the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette." I believe this honor is solely due to the guidance and support I have received over many years from our business partners and stakeholders, as well as the unwavering support of our employees who have walked alongside me. I express my heartfelt gratitude.
Throughout my approximately 50 years in the cosmetics business, I have always kept "serving consumers" in mind, striving to create value that supports people's comfortable daily lives. In industry organizations, I have humbly assisted in the integration of the industry, while leveraging the unique characteristics cultivated by each region. If these activities have contributed even a little to the development of society, there is no greater joy.
Inspired by this award, I will continue to dedicate myself to contributing to people's lives through "beauty and health." I kindly ask for your continued support.
[Recipient's Biography]
Name: Motonobu Nishimura
Date of Birth: January 9, 1951
Biography:
April 1977: Joined Mandom Corporation
June 1984: Director, Mandom Corporation
June 1987: Managing Director, Mandom Corporation
June 1990: Executive Vice President, Mandom Corporation
June 1995: President, Mandom Corporation
June 2004: President and Executive Officer, Mandom Corporation
April 2021: Representative Director and Chairman, Mandom Corporation (current)
[Main Public Offices]
Vice Chairman, Japan Cosmetics Industry Association
Vice Chairman, Cosmetics Fair Trade Council
Chairman, Kinki Cosmetics Corporate Pension Fund
Chairman, Nishimura Scholarship Foundation