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Osamu Masuko, former Mitsubishi Motors chairman, dies at 71

Veteran leader credited with guiding automaker through difficult times

20200831 Mitsubishi Masuko

Osamu Masuko stepped down earlier this month as chairman and member of the board due to health concerns.

Nikkei staff writers
August 31, 2020 16:49 JST

TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Motors' former chairman Osamu Masuko died on Thursday from heart failure. He was 71.

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