DIAT Participates in the Roundtable on Developing the Next-Generation of Human Resources for Thailand – Japan Automotive Industry

On April 29, 2024, Mr. Naoto Inuzuka, CEO and President of DENSO International Asia Co., Ltd. (DIAT), participated in the Roundtable on Developing the Next-Generation of Human Resources for the Thailand – Japan Automotive Industry. The event was honored by the presence of Mr. Pichai Chunhavachira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Ekanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, and Mr. Yoji Muto, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. They gave opening speeches highlighting the importance of collaboration between Thailand and Japan in enhancing the capabilities of human resources in Thailand's automotive industry. The event was held at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok.

During the event, Mr. Naoto Inuzuka took the stage for a panel discussion on the topic “Strategies for Developing Human Resources for the Future Automotive Industry” alongside representatives from various organizations such as the Board of Investment, the Thai Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association, Toyota Boshoku Asia Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Co., Ltd. He emphasized the challenges of Human Capital Management to meet new challenges in the future automotive industry. Human resource development has always been a priority for DENSO. The company currently aims to solve social issues and enhance people's well-being through three main pillars: 1. Carbon Neutrality, 2. Future Monozukuri, and 3. Market Solutions.

To achieve these goals, it is crucial to develop personnel with enhanced information technology skills to align with future modern technologies. The company focuses on the roles of Data Engineer, AI Engineer, and Cloud Engineer, which are essential for developing traceability systems in the automotive and parts supply chain. Additionally, all employees need to have basic skills in Digital Transformation (DX) moving forward.

The roundtable was a valuable opportunity to foster collaboration between Thai and Japanese entities and to enhance DENSO's public image in terms of human resource development in the automotive industry.