Shoichiro Iwata is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of ASKUL Corporation, one of Japan's leading office supply e-commerce companies. He launched ASKUL as an internal venture within the stationery manufacturer Plus Corporation and pioneered a new mail-order business model for office supplies, transforming the company into a major player in Japan's e-commerce industry. Widely recognized for his customer-centered management philosophy and innovative approach to business creation, Iwata has drawn on decades of leadership experience to write and speak about entrepreneurship, strategic decision-making, and organizational development.
