Ichizo Yoshikawa was appointed as Chairman of Suminoe Textile Co., Ltd., on June 1, 2016. He first joined the company in April 1970, after graduating from Waseda University, and went on to hold various positions, including vice-manager of interior fittings and senior operating officer. He has also previously served as president and representative director of its subsidiary, Suminoe Co., Ltd.
Education
Mar 1970: Graduated from the School of Commerce, Waseda University.
Experience
Aug 1997: Director of Suminoe Textile Co., Ltd.
Aug 2000: Retired as Director of Suminoe Textile Co., Ltd., and appointed as Senior Operating Officer
Aug 2001: Vice-Manager in charge of the Interior Fittings Segment of Suminoe Textile Co., Ltd.
Jun 2002: President of Suminoe Co., Ltd.
Aug 2002: Director of Suminoe Textile Co., Ltd.
Aug 2005: President of Suminoe Textile Co., Ltd.
Dec 2009: President of Suminoe Teijin Techno Co., Ltd.
Jul 2013: Chairman of Suminoe Nakacho Device Technology Corporation (present)
Jun 2016: Chairman of Suminoe Textile Co., Ltd. (present)
