Kei Sato

Member of the Board (Board of Auditors)

Kei Sato joined Sumitomo Corporation after graduating from Hitotsubashi University’s Faculty of Sociology in 1985. He was responsible for the automotive sector as well as lifestyle-related industries, including retail and healthcare. In these fields, he promoted growth strategies, business management, and business restructuring and M&A initiatives. After serving as an Executive Officer at Sumitomo Corporation, he was appointed President and CEO of Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service (SMAS) in 2022. He has served in his current position since 2026.