Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious penny-pincher who led Japan’s Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94.He died on Christmas Day of lymphoma, said the company, which he steered ambitiously, during his time as either chief executive or chairman, out … Read more
Late Osamu Suzuki’s visionary leadership made cars accessible to millions, forging an enduring bond between Japan and India, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Shailesh Chandra said on Friday. In a condolence message on behalf of the Indian automobile industry, Chandra, who is also Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata … Read more
Osamu Suzuki, the man who brought affordable mobility to millions of Indians with the now iconic Maruti 800, died earlier this week, aged 94. Toshihiro Suzuki, his eldest son and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), confirmed he passed away from malignant lymphoma on December 25, 2024. Best known as the man behind Suzuki’s successful … Read more
Osamu Suzuki, the man who took a risk and bet on India when no one else believed in having a viable automobile company in the country, Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava said reminiscing on the visionary leader who helped forge a successful partnership with the Indian government resulting in the formation of then Maruti … Read more
