Kazuo Inamori
Kazuo Inamori, KBE (稲盛 和夫, Inamori Kazuo, 30 January 1932 – 24 August 2022) was a Japanese philanthropist and businessman. He was the founder of Kyocera and KDDI. He was the chairman of Japan Airlines.
Kazuo Inamori 稲盛 和夫 | |
|---|---|
 Inamori in 2011 | |
| Born | 30 January 1932 |
| Died | 24 August 2022 (aged 90) Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Alma mater | Kagoshima University |
| Awards | Othmer Gold Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Engineering, Chemistry, Philanthropy, Management |
Inamori was elected as a member into the National Academy of Engineering in 2000.[1][2]
Inamori died on 24 August 2022 in Kyoto City, Japan at the age of 90.[3]
References
- "Kazuo Inamori to Receive 2011 Othmer Gold Medal at 10th Annual Heritage Day". December 16, 2010. PR Newswire. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- "Othmer Gold Medal". Science History Institute. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- Charismatic business leader Kazuo Inamori, founder of Kyocera, dies at 90
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