Dec. 1935　Born in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Mar. 1961　Graduated from the Faculty of Economics of Keio University
Apr. 1961　Joined Toshiba Corporation
Apr. 1984　Appointed General Manager of International Operations Electronic Components
Aug. 1986　Appointed General Manager of Semiconductor Marketing Division
Apr. 1990　Appointed General Manager of Overseas Operations Promotion Division
June 1992　Appointed Vice President and Director
June 1994　Appointed Senior Vice President and Director
June 1995　Appointed Executive Vice President and Director
June 1996　Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer

Main activities outside of Toshiba

Aug. 1996　Executive Member of the Board of Directors of Keidanren (the Federation of Economic Organizations)
May 1997　Chairman of Japan Electrical Industry Development Association