What is Takao Yasuda's full name?
Takao Yasuda
Takao Yasuda nickname(s):
Takao Yasuda, Yasuda Takao
Takao Yasuda date of birth:
1949
How old is Takao Yasuda?
77
Where did Takao Yasuda go to university?
Keio University
What is Takao Yasuda's occupation?
Producer
Short Biography
Takao Yasuda on Forbes Lists#16 Japan's 50 Richest (2015)#28 in 2014#1105 Billionaires (2015)#14 in JapanJapanese consumers hit by the weak yen have been flocking to Takao Yasuda's discount retailer, Don Quijote, which offers a wide range of products. Chairman and CEO Yasuda is now leading the company's efforts to woo tourists, setting up a "welcome crew" at stores to assist foreigners and for the first time accepting payment in 7 foreign currencies. Sales grew 8% in the year through June 2014 to roughly $5 billion; as of December 2014 the company operated 291 stores, including several in Hawaii.