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| − | '''Masatoshi Kumagai''' is the founder, chairman, and CEO of GMO Internet. He was born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, on July 17, 1963. He founded Voice Media (currently, GMO Internet) and was appointed as President and Representative Director in 1991. In 1999, the company became the first “Independent Internet Venture” in Japan. | + | '''Masatoshi Kumagai''' is the founder, chairman, and CEO of [[GMO Registry|GMO Internet]].<ref>[https://www.gmo.jp/en/company-profile/profile/masatoshi-kumagai/ Kumagai, Profiles, GMO Internet Group]</ref> He was born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, on July 17, 1963.<ref>[https://www.kumagai.com/profile/en/ Kumagai's profile] Accessed July 19, 2022</ref> He founded Voice Media (currently, GMO Internet) and was appointed as President and Representative Director in 1991. In 1999, the company became the first “Independent Internet Venture” in Japan. |
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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| − | He is a | + | He is a licensed helicopter and airplane pilot, a licensed motorcycle driver, a first-class small vessel operator, and a PADI rescue diver. His hobbies include DJing, drinking wine, skiing, and collecting art and kimonos.<ref>[https://www.kumagai.com/profile/en/ Kumagai's profile] Accessed July 19, 2022</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Affiliation: | GMO Internet |
| Country: | Japan |
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| LinkedIn: |  Masatoshi Kumagai
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Masatoshi Kumagai is the founder, chairman, and CEO of GMO Internet.[1] He was born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, on July 17, 1963.[2] He founded Voice Media (currently, GMO Internet) and was appointed as President and Representative Director in 1991. In 1999, the company became the first “Independent Internet Venture” in Japan.
Awards
- Nikkei Venture’s “Venture of the Year 1999” (2nd place for the category for IPO) won in 2000
- Newsweek’s “Super CEOs (10 innovative businessmen from around the world)” in 2005
- Keizaikai’s “38th Keizaikai Outstanding Businessman Award” in 2013
- Zaikai’s “58th Zaikai Award & Businessman Award” in 2016
- Kigyoka Club’s “19th Entrepreneur Award” in 2017
- Keizaikai’s “46th Keizaikai Special Award” in 2022
Fun Facts
He is a licensed helicopter and airplane pilot, a licensed motorcycle driver, a first-class small vessel operator, and a PADI rescue diver. His hobbies include DJing, drinking wine, skiing, and collecting art and kimonos.[3]
References
- ↑ Kumagai, Profiles, GMO Internet Group
- ↑ Kumagai's profile Accessed July 19, 2022
- ↑ Kumagai's profile Accessed July 19, 2022