Profile

Izumoto completed a master’s degree in Organic Materials Engineering at Tokyo Institute of Technology (now Tokyo University of Science) in 1992 and joined Bridgestone Corporation the same year. Over nearly 30 years, he built a career spanning technology development, new business creation, and global manufacturing engineering management, contributing to the company through a strong understanding of both technology and business.
1992–2001: In the R&D division, Izumoto led the development and deployment of differentiated technologies aimed at strengthening competitive positioning in strategic business areas. Several core technologies developed during this period remain embedded in key products and continue to support the business today. 2002–2013: As a playing manager in new business development, Izumoto led the launch of new initiatives in areas adjacent to the tire business. By establishing a close co-creation relationship with a major automotive manufacturer, product planning was advanced based on customers’ latent needs. These efforts resulted in successful commercialization and special recognition from the client.
2014–2025: As General Manager of the Manufacturing Engineering Division, Izumoto oversaw optimization and competitiveness enhancement across approximately 40 production sites worldwide. In addition to promoting technology innovation rooted in manufacturing operations, he also led a global education center for factory personnel, driving organizational transformation from a management perspective by integrating technology strategy with talent development.
In 2026, recognizing the growing societal importance of the talent and human resources industry, Izumoto joined Genius to contribute to this field by applying the experience and expertise gained throughout a career in manufacturing.