Kinya Seto
Founder at MONOTARO CO., LTD.
Net worth: 23 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Founder of MonotaRO Co., Ltd., Kinya Seto is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 6 different companies and presently holds the position of Chairman for MonotaRO Co., Ltd. and President, CEO & Representative Director at LIXIL Group Corp., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at LIXIL Corp. (a subsidiary of LIXIL Group Corp.). In his past career he held the position of Manager-Electronic Commerce & First Steel Planning at Sumitomo Corp. and Manager-Special Steel at Sumitomo Corp. of Americas (a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp.), Senior Vice President for W.W. Grainger, Inc. Chief Executive Officer at Grainger Global Online Business Ltd. and Director at Grainger Asia Pacific KK (both are subsidiaries of W.W. Grainger, Inc.) and President & Director at K-Engine Corp. Kinya Seto received an undergraduate degree from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MONOTARO CO., LTD.
0.27% | 2022-12-30 | 1,374,400 ( 0.27% ) | 17 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
LIXIL CORPORATION
0.19% | 2023-03-30 | 560,000 ( 0.19% ) | 7 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Kinya Seto active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MONOTARO CO., LTD. | Founder | 2000-10-18 |
| LIXIL CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-06-24 |
Former positions of Kinya Seto
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Grainger Global Online Business Ltd.
 Grainger Global Online Business Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of W.W. Grainger, Inc., Grainger Global Online Business Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2013. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
LIXIL Corp. /Old/
 LIXIL Corp. /Old/ Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals LIXIL Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of building materials and housing equipment for residential and commercial buildings. Its products include tiles, unit bathroom and kitchen systems, faucets, curtain walls, shutters, entrance doors, fences, interior furnishing materials, and exterior finishes. The company was founded on October 1, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
K-Engine Corp.
 K-Engine Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services K-Engine Corp. is a holding company that provides information technology (IT) solutions. It specializes in IT cloud services for the housing industry. The firm develops ReformPlanner, a smart phone application that allows users to design, plan, and reform a house interior. Its platform also enables the users to purchase housing furniture and request for fixture installation online. The company was founded on August 9, 2011 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | President | - |
| Grainger Asia Pacific KK | President | 2016-01-31 |
Training of Kinya Seto
| University of Tokyo | Undergraduate Degree |
| Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | Distribution Services |
| SUMITOMO CORPORATION | Distribution Services |
| LIXIL CORPORATION | Producer Manufacturing |
| MONOTARO CO., LTD. | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Sumitomo Corporation of Americas
 Sumitomo Corporation of Americas Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sumitomo Corp. of Americas provides trading and investment services. Its services include distribution, project management, supply chain management, technology transfer, trade and logistics transport. The firm serves in the area of oil and gas, infrastructure, life style and consumer and natural resources. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
LIXIL Corp. /Old/
LIXIL Corp. /Old/ Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals LIXIL Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of building materials and housing equipment for residential and commercial buildings. Its products include tiles, unit bathroom and kitchen systems, faucets, curtain walls, shutters, entrance doors, fences, interior furnishing materials, and exterior finishes. The company was founded on October 1, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Zoro Tools, Inc.
 Zoro Tools, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Zoro Tools, Inc, distributes industrial supplies. Its products include safety and security; tools and machining; plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning; material handling; electrical and lighting; adhesives, fasteners and welding; janitorial and grounds maintenance; power transmission and pneumatics; and office and shipping. The company was founded on May 12, 2011 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL. | Distribution Services |
K-Engine Corp.
K-Engine Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services K-Engine Corp. is a holding company that provides information technology (IT) solutions. It specializes in IT cloud services for the housing industry. The firm develops ReformPlanner, a smart phone application that allows users to design, plan, and reform a house interior. Its platform also enables the users to purchase housing furniture and request for fixture installation online. The company was founded on August 9, 2011 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Technology Services |
| Grainger Asia Pacific KK | |
Grainger Global Online Business Ltd.
Grainger Global Online Business Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of W.W. Grainger, Inc., Grainger Global Online Business Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2013. | Finance |
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