Group CEO Message

Today, our social environment is changing rapidly. Advances in digital technologies and generative AI are imposing a drastic increase in power consumption. At the same time, declining birthrates and aging populations, particularly in developed countries like Japan, are shrinking the working-age population. In response to these social changes, toward 2032, the Group will focus on two key challenges: demands to use energy effectively and frontline labor shortages. Moreover, we will maximize our contributions through three business pillars: the Devices area, the Solutions area, and the Smart Life area.

In the Devices area, we will address the fast-growing AI data center market. By helping AI servers to enhance speed and capabilities, ensure stable operation, and improve power efficiency, we will continue to support AI infrastructure.

In the Solutions area, we will combine our hardware, widely adopted in a variety of industries, with service and engineering capabilities backed by AI and digital technologies. Taking this approach, we will support the operations of our corporate customers and public institutions with our “always-on, energy- and labor-saving” solutions—thus supporting social development.

In the Smart Life area centered around consumer electronics, we will work to offer high-quality products at globally competitive costs. In addition, we will leverage our diverse technologies in electrification, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, along with our unique core technologies that deliver a tangible difference in the finish of products. Through these efforts, we will make contributions to enriching people’s daily lives and remain a brand of choice.

In all our efforts pursued in these three business areas, the Group’s most important asset is its people. As stated in our Basic Business Philosophy, “develop people” and “make the most of people's potential” form the foundation of our management, and these principles are directly linked to our competitiveness. With this in mind, we will accelerate initiatives that empower each employee to take on new challenges and achieve individual growth.

We in the Panasonic Group will continue to drive transformation and take up new challenges as we work to resolve social issues that arise with the times. By doing this, we will continue to support the development of society and industry and make significant contributions. We sincerely ask for your continued support going forward.