Shigenobu Nagamori

Founder and chief executive of Nidec, maker of micromotors used in DVDs, hard drives, robots, game consoles. On acquisition hunt in Europe to expand motor business following purchase of motor subsidiary from U.S. electronics firm Emerson Electric last year. Despite strong sales and profits - from April to December sales rose 23.5% and net profits increased 35.6% - company stock down 11% because of fears PC growth will slow as global economies falter. Favorite color is green; reportedly has 1,300 ties in varying shades of green as well as green shirts, cuff links and handkerchiefs.