About Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate founded in 1875 by Hisashige Tanaka and Ichisuke Fujioka. Toshiba has been a pioneering force in Japanese electronics for nearly 150 years, producing everything from semiconductors and power systems to consumer electronics and infrastructure solutions.
Our Legacy
Toshiba invented the world's first laptop computer (T1100), the first NAND flash memory, and the first Japanese radar and satellite technology. The company has been at the forefront of Japan's industrial and technological development since the Meiji era.
Business Operations
Toshiba operates across energy systems (nuclear, thermal, renewable power plants), infrastructure solutions (elevators, lighting, building systems), semiconductors and storage (NAND flash through Kioxia), and digital solutions (AI, IoT, quantum cryptography).
Innovation & Technology
Toshiba is a leader in quantum key distribution (QKD), hydrogen energy, and advanced battery technology. The company's research labs have produced numerous breakthrough technologies including blue LEDs and advanced medical imaging systems.
Global Presence
Headquartered in Tokyo, Toshiba employs over 106,000 people worldwide. The company operates in 40+ countries and reported approximately $24 billion in revenue in fiscal 2023. In 2023, Toshiba was taken private through a tender offer led by Japan Industrial Partners (JIP).
Leadership
Taro Shimada became CEO in 2022 following a major corporate restructuring. Under his leadership and new private ownership, Toshiba is focused on building sustainable infrastructure and digital solutions for the future.