Pioneer Corporation is a Japanese multinational electronics company founded in 1938 by Nozomu Matsumoto in Tokyo. Originally starting as a radio and speaker repair shop, Pioneer has evolved into a leading manufacturer of automotive electronics and mobility solutions. The company operates under the philosophy "Move the Heart and Touch the Soul" with a corporate vision focused on "Creating the future of Mobility Experiences" through 2025. Headquartered at 28-8 Honkomagome 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Pioneer employs 6,554 people globally across 50 group companies, generating annual net sales of 212.1 billion yen. Current President & CEO Shiro Yahara leads the company's transformation into a "solutions and services company that makes the most of mobility data." Pioneer maintains strong market presence in car navigation systems, gaming speakers, high-end TAD audio equipment, DJ equipment, and optical drives. The company recently achieved SBTi certification for greenhouse gas reduction and established an R&D center in Bengaluru, India.