Kohei Tanabe

CEO, Representative Director, Rol Dg

Search every verified Kohei Tanabe interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Kohei Tanabe, CEO and Representative Director of Roland DG, has discussed the company's focus on sustainability and adapting to market changes. In a May 2024 interview, Tanabe stated that Roland DG provides large-format printers and works with Abom Infotex as its master distributor in India. He said the company's perspective is to provide solutions for sign makers and ensure good service, adding that Roland DG offers a range of inks, including solvent, water-based, and resin latex options, to allow customers to choose more sustainable products. Tanabe said the company aims to be sustainable and safe for the Earth, and that it seeks to stay ahead of changing customer requirements by providing new technology and solutions. In March 2023, Tanabe discussed the company's "SHIFT" program, describing it as a call to shift mentality and adapt to new ways of doing business after the pandemic. He stated that the program challenges preconceptions about the marketplace, customers, and business operations, and encourages looking at improvements and efficiencies. Tanabe, who has been with Roland DG for over 30 years, said the company does not consider itself an inkjet manufacturer but rather uses digital technology to offer added value to society and users, and that it must keep shifting because it is a market creator and niche player.