S higenobu Nagamori is a renowned Japanese executive and the self-made founder of Nidec Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of small precision electric motors. His story is one of relentless drive and exceptional management skill. He founded Nidec in 1973 in a small shed next to his mother's farmhouse with three other engineers. Their initial focus was on producing small, high-performance motors for the burgeoning electronics industry.

Nagamori's legendary work ethic and hands-on management style became the bedrock of Nidec's corporate culture. He is famous for his 'three principles of behavior': passion, enthusiasm, and tenacity. He built Nidec into a global powerhouse through a dual strategy of organic growth, driven by R&D, and an aggressive series of over 60 acquisitions. The company's motors are critical components in a vast range of products, from hard disk drives and smartphones to home appliances and, increasingly, electric vehicles. After a long and hugely successful tenure as CEO, Nagamori stepped down in 2021 but remains as the company's founder and executive chairman, continuing to guide its strategic direction.