Focus on Digital Initiatives Led by the CIO and IT Strategy Headquarters
First written in FY2017. 10 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 2 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The filing states that the planned investment amount in intangible fixed assets for information infrastructure development and related purposes was ¥26 billion for the company.」
The planned investment in the digital and IT infrastructure was updated from ¥25 billion in the previous fiscal year to ¥26 billion. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The filing states that the planned investment amount in intangible fixed assets for information infrastructure development and related purposes was ¥25 billion for the company.」
The planned investment in the digital and IT infrastructure was disclosed at ¥25 billion, specifying the allocation of resources to information infrastructure development. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In February 2025, we expanded SUBARU Lab, the software development centre in Shibuya, Tokyo.」
The digital and IT focus was expanded through the enlargement of SUBARU Lab's functions to include the recruitment of and collaboration with software development personnel in the CASE field in addition to AI. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Effective 1 April 2024, the company absorbed and merged its consolidated subsidiary Subaru IT Creations Co., Ltd.」
As a specific organisational change related to the digital and IT operating structure, the company absorbed and merged its consolidated subsidiary Subaru IT Creations Co., Ltd., effective 1 April 2024. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「We have designated the five areas of “Manufacturing Innovation,” “Battery Business,” “Digital Car,” “Connected Business” and “Cost Reform” as “Core Priority Themes,” established 5 CXOs (Chief X Officers) responsible for the respective areas, and will accelerate “Manufacturing Innovation” and “Value Creation” by having each CXO pursue initiatives across organisational boundaries.」
The technology and business operating structure, including digital and IT strategy, was advanced into a cross-functional structure comprising 5 Core Priority Themes and 5 CXOs. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「From April 2023, we separated the CTO and CTO Office from the Technology Division, aiming to develop technology strategies in an environment sufficiently removed from day-to-day operations and from a position closer to management, while also planning strategies for manufacturing and procurement and for manufacturing operations more broadly, rather than limiting our focus to future technologies.」
The operating structure for promoting digital and technology strategies was advanced by separating the CTO and CTO Office from the Technology Division and establishing a structure for strategic planning covering technology and manufacturing more broadly from a position closer to management. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「The filing states that the planned investment amount in intangible fixed assets for information infrastructure development and related purposes was ¥20 billion for the company.」
The planned investment in information infrastructure and related areas was set at ¥20 billion, an increase from the ¥17 billion presented in the previous fiscal year. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In December 2020, we opened the AI development centre SUBARU Lab in Shibuya. SUBARU aims to achieve zero traffic fatalities by 2030 and is conducting research and development to further improve safety by integrating AI decision-making capabilities into the EyeSight driver assistance system.」
The digital focus centred on the CIO and IT Strategy Division was translated into research and development involving the opening of an AI development centre, the recruitment of AI personnel and anticipated collaboration with IT companies. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the filing states that the planned investment amount in intangible fixed assets for information infrastructure and related purposes was ¥17,000 million for the submitting company.」
The planned investment in information infrastructure and related areas was specified at ¥17 billion in connection with the digital and IT focus policy. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, to strengthen digital innovation, we are reforming business processes through the strategic use of the latest digital technologies and data, and creating and promoting opportunities for new business innovation.」
The digital focus policy centred on the CIO and IT Strategy Division was translated into the strategic use of the latest technologies and data, business process reform and the creation of new businesses. - FY2019CIO structure reorganised under a new structureAnnual report
「Dai Takuji (臺 卓治), Managing Executive Officer, CIO (Chief Information Officer), Head of IT Strategy Division and Deputy Head of Corporate Planning Division」
Following the CIO's departure described in the previous filing, the filing described a structure in which another executive officer serves as CIO and Head of the IT Strategy Division, and the digital and IT operating structure was reorganised. - FY2019-Q3CIO position changedAnnual report
「Representative Director, Senior Executive Officer, CIO (Chief Information Officer) Okawara Masaki (大河原 正喜), 31 December 2018」
The filing states that the Representative Director and Senior Executive Officer who had served as CIO left the position effective 31 December 2018. It does not state that the focus policy for the IT Strategy Division or digital operations was changed. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The company has ¥13,000 million in planned investment in intangible fixed assets for purposes including the development of information infrastructure.」
In addition to the digital focus policy led by the CIO and IT Strategy Division, the company presented an investment plan of ¥13 billion for information infrastructure development. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「As the evolution and use of information technology in the automotive business continue to accelerate and expand, we established a CIO (Chief Information Officer) position and an IT Strategy Division and will place greater focus on planning and development in the digital field.」
The company stated for the first time that it would strengthen planning and development in the digital field by establishing a CIO position and an IT Strategy Division.