Early Life
Eiichi Kuriwada, born on October 10, 1946, is the son of Kiyoshi Sagawa, the founder of Sagawa Express. He took his mother's family name, Kuriwada. Growing up in Japan, Kuriwada completed his high school education at Arai High School. Not much is known about his early life; however, he worked for over a decade at Japanese National Railways before entering the family business.
Rise to Success
In 1977, at the age of 31, Kuriwada joined his father's package delivery firm, Sagawa Express. He ascended through the ranks, becoming the president of Osaka Sagawa Express Co. and Tokyo Sagawa Express Co. In 1992, Kuriwada became the president of Sagawa Express, and in 2006, he took on the role of President and COO of SG Holdings Co., the parent company. Kuriwada's leadership was particularly crucial during the e-commerce boom, significantly growing the company's influence and market share in the logistics sector. Under his guidance, Sagawa Express parent SG Holdings listed its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2017.
Key Business Strategies
Eiichi Kuriwada oversaw the strategic growth and expansion of Sagawa Express. His leadership focused on capitalizing on the increasing demand for e-commerce logistics. He led Sagawa Express through its initial public offering, a move that further solidified the company's presence in the market. He is currently the Chairman and CEO of SG Holdings Co., Ltd.
Philanthropy
While specific details on his philanthropic initiatives are limited, his family’s legacy includes The SGH Foundation, which supports various causes. This foundation was established on April 1, 2015, through the merger of three former foundations.