Obituary: Honorary Chairman Yoshiyuki Takada

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed Honorary Chairman, Yoshiyuki Takada. Mr. Takada passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the hour of 4:00am, while under medical care.

We extend our deepest gratitude for the kindness and respect shown to Mr. Takada throughout his life. We wish to inform all stakeholders of his passing.

The funeral service was held privately with Mr. Takada’s closest family and relatives. A separate farewell wake will be held for the company at a later date. Details regarding the wake will be communicated in due course. We kindly ask that you refrain from making condolence calls or sending telegrams or offerings such as flowers. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Passed away：Mr. Yoshiyuki Takada
Date of birth：August 20, 1926 (Aged 97)

 

＜Brief personal history＞
March 1952　Graduated Department of Industrial Chemistry,
　　　　　　  College of Engineering, NIHON UNIVERSITY
April　1959　Established the Company, Director
May 　1964　Executive Managing Director
May 　1972　Representative Director
May 　1989　President
July 　2004　Representative Director and Chairman
September 2019　Director and Honorary Chairman
June　2020　Retired Director

 

＜List of honors＞
April　1992　Medal with Blue Ribbon (Distinguished service for industrial promotion)
April　1998　The Third-Class Orders of the Sacred Treasure

 

SMC Corporation

30 Απρ 2024