Hisao Nagata (#2191)
- $ 2 B
- Retail
- Japan
- M
- 69 Years
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About Me
Hisao Nagata is the founder and chairman of Trial Holdings, a discount supermarket chain with interests in retail IT and developing AI systems. His son Hiroyuki is a director. Nagata's father, Oumi, opened a thrift store called Asahiya in 1974 in Fukuoka, which Hisao took over in 1981. Three years later, he changed the name to Trial Company and also started a software developer focusing on retail. Trial has developed technology to decrease labor costs and increase efficiency, including self-checkout shopping carts and AI-powered cameras to gather shopper behavior data and monitor inventory. Trial has over 600 stores in Japan and posted $5.2 billion in revenue in the fiscal year ended in June 2025. In March 2024, Trial was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Growth bourse.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Hisao Nagata’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Hisao Nagata’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $1.9B
(May 4, 2026)
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