PRESS RELEASE
July 1, 2015
LIXIL Corporation

François-Xavier Lienhart Appointed CEO of
LIXIL Kitchen Technology
Appointment set to accelerate globalization of kitchen businessTokyo, Japan – LIXIL Corporation (“LIXIL”), a global leader in housing and building materials,
products and services, today announced the appointment of François-Xavier Lienhart as CEOof LIXIL Kitchen Technology (“LKT”). He will assume the post on August 1, succeeding
Yoshiaki Fujimori, who currently serves as interim LKT CEO in addition to his role as Presidentand CEO of LIXIL Group Corporation.
LKT is an award-winning leader in the design and manufacture of kitchen systems in Japan. Its
core brand offer is ergonomic “Human Fit Technology”, while the company has alsoestablished a joint-venture with Haier in China to design, engineer, manufacture and sell a fullrange of kitchen products. Under Mr. Lienhart’s leadership, LKT will accelerate its globalization
efforts, further expanding its business in Japan as well as Asian markets with a focus on China.
Mr. Lienhart has a wealth of global business knowledge and experience, as well as over ten
years of experience in Japan. Since June 2008, he has served as Asia Pacific Deputy General,Delegate to Japan of the Saint-Gobain Group, a leading European global glass manufacturer
that has been selected as one of the “100 Most Innovative Companies in the World”. At thesame time, he has also served as President of Mag-Isover K.K., a leading glass wool
manufacturer in Japan and subsidiary of Saint-Gobain.
LIXIL Group President and CEO Yoshiaki Fujimori said, “I am very pleased that FrançoisXavier, a talented businessperson, will join us in the role of LKT CEO. Although LIXIL’s kitchenbusiness is a leader in Japan, we now plan to accelerate the growth of market share andrevenues from overseas. François-Xavier’s global experience as well as familiarity withJapanese commercial practices and culture will enable him to make a significant contribution
as we continue our push to make LIXIL a truly global company.”
Mr. Lienhart commented, “I am extremely happy to join LIXIL, a company whose dynamism, as
well as modernization and internationalization initiatives are well recognized. Serving ourcustomers, employees and shareholders, my three core objectives in the new role will beprofitability, growth and globalization. Using my international experience in the fields ofhousing and building materials gained in France, the UK, Brazil and Japan, I look forward tohelping the LIXIL Group, and the Kitchen Technology business in particular, to become a key
point of reference in its field internationally.”--- END ---Contact:
LIXIL -- Global External Communications
John Shortjohn.short@lixil.com
Tel: +81-3-6268-8801

About LIXIL Group Corporation
LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company containing LIXIL Corporation,LIXIL VIVA CORPORATION and LIXIL Living Solution Corporation. The Group is involved in a broad
spectrum of housing-related businesses, ranging from the manufacture and sales of building materials andhousing equipment to the operation of home centers and a network of homebuilding franchises, and acomprehensive real estate service. Led by President and CEO Yoshiaki Fujimori, the Group posted 1.6
trillion JPY in consolidated sales in FY March 2015.
For more information about LIXIL Group and LIXIL, please visit: http://www.lixil-group.co.jp/e/About LIXIL Corporation
Headquartered in Tokyo, LIXIL Corporation is a global leader in housing and building materials, products
and services business. The foundation of LIXIL’s success is our constant investment in technologicalinnovation to improve people’s lives. Drawing on a heritage of over 100 years of technological innovation,
LIXIL is grouped into four technology businesses, LIXIL Water Technology (brands include: LIXIL, INAX,GROHE, American Standard, and JAXSON), LIXIL Housing Technology (includes Tostem, Shinnikkei, andTOEX brands, etc.), LIXIL Building Technology (including the Permasteelisa Group) and LIXIL Kitchen
Technology. LIXIL Japan Company is the fifth business of the LIXIL Corporation and operates as acustomer-focused sales organization with the most comprehensive range of products and services from all
four technologies to customers and business partners in Japan. LIXIL produces some of the world’s mostfundamental and innovative products and services, and our solutions are an integral part of some of theworld’s most iconic and cutting-edge living and working spaces. LIXIL brands are present in 150 countries
and our businesses employ more than 70,000 people worldwide. LIXIL brings together technology, quality,
design and sustainability to enhance people’s lives around the world.