Tokyo, Japan—It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our corporate advisor (former president and representative director), Toshinori Yamamoto, on February 9. We deeply appreciate his kindness throughout his lifetime and convey this news to you with the utmost respect.
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Deceased
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Toshinori Yamamoto
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Birthplace
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Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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Date of birth
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June 21, 1955 (age 68)
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Date of passing
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February 9, 2024 (Friday) 11:09 am JST
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Cause
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Acute myocardial infarction (unconfirmed at this time)
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History
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March 1979: Graduated from Kobe University, Faculty of Economics
April 1979: Joined Tosoh Corporation (formerly known as Toyo Soda Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)
June 2009: Director of Tosoh Corporation; Deputy senior manager of polyvinyl chloride operations; Senior general manager of Chlor-alkali Division
June 2011: Managing director of Tosoh Corporation; President of Chlor-alkali Group and Petrochemical Group; Senior general manager of Chlor-alkali Division
June 2015: Representative managing director of Tosoh Corporation; President of Chlor-Alkali Group
March 2016: President and representative director of Tosoh Corporation
March 2022: Director and corporate advisor of Tosoh Corporation
June 2022: Corporate advisor of Tosoh Corporation
June 2023: Special advisor of Tosoh Corporation
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External positions
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May 2012 to May 2014: Vice Chairman of Vinyl Environmental Council
July 2020 to March 2022: Vice Chairman of Japan Petrochemical Industry Association
June 2020 to April 2022: Chairman of Japan Soda Industry Association
June 2020 to June 2022: Vice Chairman of Japan Association for Chemical Innovation
June 2023 to Present: Outside Director of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
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Funeral service and gatherings
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According to the wishes of the bereaved family, a private funeral was held and a request was made for no further events.
The bereaved family politely declines any condolences, floral arrangements, or other offerings.
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Inquiries: www.tosoh.com/contact
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