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Yoichi Erikawa

Japan 75 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

Biography

Yoichi Erikawa cofounded videogame developer Koei more than four decades ago with his wife Keiko 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.

Hisashi Koinuma, currently executive vice president, is set to become president and CEO in June.