Kunio Egashira
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Egashira was born in Nagasaki Prefecture and graduated from Hitotsubashi University with a degree in economics.[1]
Egashira became president of Ajinomoto in June 1997.[2] He pushed through a very aggressive array of business reforms as president. He realigned Ajinomoto to focus on growth areas within the food industry, with an emphasis on amino acid technology.[2]
Egashira became president following a scandal at the company. His predecessor stepped down as president to take over the managerial responsibility at Ajinomoto.[2] Two company officials were indicted for making illegal payments to corporate racketeers.[2]
Egashira became chairman of the company in June 2005.[2]
Kunio Egashira died on April 7, 2008, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 70.[2]
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