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Keiko Erikawa

Japan 77 years old Self-Made

Overview

Source of Wealth
Video games
Residence
Yokohama City
Marital Status
Married
Children
2

Assets

  • Koei Tecmo Holdings
    78,004,000 shares @ -
    -
    3635-JP
  • Softbank Corp.
    203,000 shares @ -
    -
    9434-JP

Biography

Keiko Erikawa cofounded videogame developer Koei in 1978 with her husband Yoichi Erikawa.

The company, now called Koei Tecmo Holdings, trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The founders are stepping away from executive roles. Starting April, Yoichi, who is now CEO, will become chairman; and Keiko, who is now chairman, will become chairman emeritus.

The company is known for its Samurai Warrior games.

In 2021, Keiko Erikawa was appointed as an independent director of SoftBank Group. She's the only woman to sit on the company's board.