Notice of the Passing of Director OKAWA,Tatsumi
September 27, 2021
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of OKAWA ‘Terry’ Tatsumi, Managing Executive Officer and Director of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., on September 24th.
We send this sad news with unmeasurable gratitude for the leadership he displayed and wisdom he shared with us during his long years in the Yamaha Motor family.
Due to the wishes of his family, the farewell ceremony will be held only among the circle of relatives.
Resume in Remembrance of the Deceased
| Name: | OKAWA, Tatsumi |
| Date of birth: | January 28, 1964 (age 57 at his passing) |
| Birthplace: | Oita Prefecture |
| Career: | |
| 1986: | Graduated from the Department of Sociology, Kansai University |
| 1986: | Joined Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
| 2007: | Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Limited |
| 2011: | General Manager of Corporate Planning Division, Corporate Planning & Finance Section |
| 2012: | Executive General Manager of Marine Engine Business Unit, Marine Business Operations |
| 2014: | Executive Officer of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
| 2015: | President of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. |
| 2018: | Chief General Manager of Corporate Planning & Finance Center |
| 2018: | Director of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
| 2018: | Senior Executive Officer of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
| 2021: | Managing Executive Officer and Director of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., |
| Chief General Manager in charge of Human Resources & General Affairs, IT & Digital, Corporate Planning & Finance Center, Creative and Marine | |
| Note: | The passing of Director OKAWA reduces the number of members on the Board of Directors by one, but the Board still meets the required number of members under Japanese law. |
