Ogawa Masahiro (小川昌寛), former president and vice chairman of YASKAWA Electric Corporation, died at the age of 62 while receiving treatment for an illness. Ogawa Masahiro (小川昌寛) was appointed president in March 2023 and left office in May this year to receive medical treatment. The wake is scheduled for the evening of the 6th, followed by the funeral service on the morning of the 7th.
YASKAWA Electric Corporation announced on the 5th that its former president and vice chairman, Ogawa Masahiro (小川昌寛), had died on the 2nd after an illness. Ogawa Masahiro (小川昌寛) contributed to the company’s global growth as an engineer in its industrial robotics division and also served for many years as a division head.
Ogawa Masahiro (小川昌寛) was appointed president in March 2023, but left office in May this year to receive medical treatment. Following the death, the wake will be held from 6 p.m. on the 6th, and the funeral service from 10 a.m. on the 7th at City Hall Yahata Chuo in Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu.
The company also plans to hold a memorial service at a later date. The chief mourner will be his wife, Kyoko (今日子). YASKAWA Electric Corporation said it will provide further updates.