My grandfather started his business in 1922. He went from the forestall industry to the tourism one, which he entered 60 year ago. He also established Iwasaki Foundation. I,myself am engaged in the management of family companies and the Foundation as third generation. Now I am the Chairman of Kagoshima Chamber of Commerce and Industry(KCC&I). My grandfather used to be a Chairman of KCC&I for 18 years. My father has also been the chairman of KCC&I for 12 years.
Education
I studied Economics at Keio University in Tokyo.
I was awarded “Mansfield special Award” in 1997 by Ambassador of the United States of America.
“Honorary Doctorate from Central Queensland University” in 2014 in acknowledgement of the contribution to Queensland in Australia.
Experience
1976.04~ Mitsui & Co., Ltd (USA) in New York
1996.09~ Director of Japan Hotel Association
2001.05~ Chairman of Kagoshima Bus Association
2002.06 ~ President of Iwasaki Sangyo Co., Ltd.
2012.04~ Chairman of Iwasaki Foundation
2013.06 ~ Director of Nihon Bus Association
2013.11 ~ Chairman of Kagoshima Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Areas of Expertise
Trading business
Transportation business
Tourism business
Hotel business
Golf business
Satellite Broadcasting business
Shochu business
Mentors
I learned much from my grandfather and father.
Quotes
「先祖代々」- Tradition and succession
「子子孫孫」- Respect ancestors and take responsibility for next generation
