“Albert advises the Board on the mechanics of scale. He helps our members navigate the operational, logistical, and cultural challenges of managing large-grade industrial organizations in Japan.”
Albert X. Kirchmann
Former Chairman, Daimler Trucks Asia
Former President & CEO, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp
Member of the Board, IHI CorporationAlbert Kirchmann brings the sheer weight of heavy industry to the Board. His tenure as the head of Daimler Trucks Asia and President & CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso is a case study in operational excellence and cross-cultural leadership.
Albert was instrumental in one of the most significant industrial turnaround stories in modern Japan. Tasked with revitalizing Mitsubishi Fuso under the Daimler umbrella, he navigated the immense complexities of merging German strategic discipline with Japanese manufacturing pride. His leadership stabilized the company, restored trust in the brand, and integrated it into a global supply chain powerhouse.
A true captain of industry, his influence extends to the highest levels of the European and Japanese business communities. Serving on the boards of major corporations like IHI, Albert possesses a deep understanding of the manufacturing backbone that drives the Japanese economy. He offers a perspective grounded not in theory, but in the logistics of moving the world.