Osamu Suzuki, who helped found Maruti Udyog, dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor of Suzuki Motor Corporation and Director and Honorary Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India, died on 25 December 2024 at the age of 94.
Summary
Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor of Suzuki Motor Corporation, died at 3:53 PM on 25 December 2024 of malignant lymphoma, aged 94, according to a notice issued by the company. Born on 30 January 1930 in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, he joined Suzuki Motor Co. in 1958 and became its President in 1978. Maruti Suzuki India said he was its Director and Honorary Chairman, and that his foresight and leadership were instrumental in the formation of Maruti Udyog Limited in 1981. India conferred the Padma Bhushan on him in March 2007. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, condoling his death, said his collaboration with Maruti revolutionised the Indian automobile market.
Key facts
- Died
- 3:53 PM, 25 December 2024; malignant lymphoma; aged 94
- Born
- 30 January 1930, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
- Suzuki career
- Joined 1958; President from June 1978; Senior Advisor from June 2021
- India link
- Instrumental in forming Maruti Udyog Limited in 1981; Director & Honorary Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India
- Indian honour
- Padma Bhushan (March 2007)
- Condolence
- PM Narendra Modi, 27 December 2024
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Osamu Suzuki, who died on 25 December 2024, was instrumental in the formation of Maruti Udyog Limited in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1981
Maruti Suzuki India statement: Osamu Suzuki's foresight and leadership were instrumental in the formation of Maruti Udyog Limited in 1981.
In which year did India confer the Padma Bhushan on Osamu Suzuki?
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Correct answer: D — 2007
Suzuki Motor Corporation notice: among his awards, Osamu Suzuki received the Padma Bhushan from India in March 2007.
What position did Osamu Suzuki hold at Maruti Suzuki India Limited at the time of his death in December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Director and Honorary Chairman
Maruti Suzuki India statement: Osamu Suzuki was Senior Advisor, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Director & Honorary Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Limited.