Shin-Etsu Chairman Chihiro Kanagawa dies at 96

His fast decision-making helped Japan company become key semiconductor supplier

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Chihiro Kanagawa: The chairman of Shin-Etsu Chemical died on Jan. 1.

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Shin-Etsu Chemical Chairman Chihiro Kanagawa died of pneumonia on Jan. 1, the Japanese company announced on Thursday. Kanagawa was 96.

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