Former Suzuki chairman Osamu Suzuki passes away

Osamu Suzuki was the Director & Honorary Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL).

Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor and former Chairman of the Suzuki Motor Corporation, has died. He was 94.

As per the statement released by Toshihiro Suzuki, President and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corp, Osamu San was suffering from a malignant lymphoma and passed away on December 25.

Osamu Suzuki led the Japanese auto giant from 1978 to 2021, before stepping down at the age of 91. He was also the Director & Honorary Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL)

In its official statement, MSIL said, “Mr. O. Suzuki was a visionary leader whose remarkable contributions shaped the global automobile industry."

"In India, his foresight and leadership were instrumental in the formation of Maruti Udyog Limited in 1981. With his vision Mr. O. Suzuki played the pivotal role in realizing the dream of putting India on wheels by empowering millions of Indian families with affordable, reliable, efficient and good quality vehicles."

"Under his stewardship, Indian automobile industry adopted the Japanese manufacturing and work practices that are globally recognized for teamwork, productivity and cost effectiveness.”