OSAKA, JAPAN July 6, 2020 – It is with profound sadness that Shimano has announced the passing of their Chairman Emeritus and former Chairman Yoshizo Shimano. Yoshizo died of chronic heart failure at the age of 85 on July 3, 2020.

The contributions he made to Shimano’s business cannot be measured and his impact will be felt forever.

The funeral has been held by close relatives, with his surviving wife, Ms. Ikuko Shimano, representing the family.
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PROFILE
Yoshizo Shimano
Born Nov 27, 1934

1934 Born as the third son of the founder Mr. Shozaburo Shimano.
1965 Assume the position of President of Shimano American, the sales subsidiary in the United States.
Through his twenty-seven year residence there, Yoshizo contributed greatly in developing the overseas market.
1995 Assume the position of President of Shimano Inc.
2001 Assume the position of Chairman of Shimano Inc.
2012 Assume the position of Chairman Emeritus of Shimano Inc.
He has been powerfully leading the Japanese bicycle industry for a decade since 2001 as President of the Bicycle Association of Japan (now the General Bicycle Association), serving as its honorary chairman since 2011.