Kōnosuke Matsushita

Kōnosuke Matsushita was a Japanese entrepreneur who founded Panasonic (originally Matsushita Electric Industrial). Born in 1894, he transformed his small workshop into a global electronics company, emphasizing innovation, quality, and affordable products. Matsushita believed in serving society through technology and prioritized employee welfare, which contributed to the company's success. His leadership helped shape Japan’s electronics industry and established many management principles, such as respect for workers and continuous improvement. He passed away in 1989, leaving a legacy of business ethics and technological advancement that still influences the industry today.