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CEO of Sony Corporation |
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By: John Serve |
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Father was an Economics professor |
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Wife named Teuryo |
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Daughter named Mari |
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Graduated from Waseda University with a degree
in Political Science and Economics |
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Also attended L’Institut des Hautes Etudes
Internationales in Geneva, Switzerland |
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1960- Starts working for Sony right out of
college. |
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1968- Transferred to France to establish Sony
France |
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1972- Returns to Japan and is appointed Manager
of Europe Section, International Division |
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1979- Named General Manager of the Audio
Division, Audio Group |
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1988- Named Senior General Manager of the Audio
Division, Audio Group |
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1990-94- Is Appointed Senior General Manager in
various groups in the company |
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1995- Named President and Representative
Director |
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1999- Named CEO |
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2000- Named Chairman and CEO |
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The Compact Disc |
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Playstation |
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DVDs |
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VAIO Computer |
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Speaks 3 languages |
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Likes fast cars |
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Enjoys Rock music |
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“The Sony Corporation culture of sharing ideas
and working together is the core of the company, but it needs to be
strengthened. It is the invisible
reference for all we do.” |
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Notes