Takeo Fujisawa
Japanese businessman
Why Is Takeo Fujisawa Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)Takeo Fujisawa was born on November 10, 1910. Fujisawa was the son of a successful businessman, but the family struggled financially after the Great Kanto earthquake wiped out the movie industry. Fujisawa dreamed of becoming a teacher, but was unable to pass the necessary examinations. He became a copyist before being called up to military service in 1930.
After his service, he began working as a traveling salesman for a steel company where he developed his famed interpersonal and sales skills.
He joined Honda in 1949 and eventually earned the title of vice president. He retired in 1973, but continued to consult for Honda while he opened his own antique shop.
Fujisawa suffered a heart attack and died at the age of 78 in 1988. After his death, he was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun.
Who is the founder of Honda company?
Takeo Fujisawa and Soichiro Honda co-founded Honda
How did Honda begin?
Honda was originally a motorcycle company, becoming the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world in 1959. The company now sells cars, motorcycles, and other equipment, and produces more than 14 million internal combustion engines each year.
Which country owns Honda?
Honda is a Japanese company
When was Honda founded?
1948
According to Wikipedia, Takeo Fujisawa was a Japanese businessman who co-founded Honda Motor Co., Ltd. alongside Soichiro Honda. Fujisawa oversaw the financial side of the company while Honda handled the engineering and product development. Together, they took the company from a small manufacturer of bicycle engines to a worldwide car manufacturer.
