Akira Mori
Akira Mori | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth year and age Kyoto, Japan |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
| Known for | Chairman of Mori Trust |
is a prominent Japanese real estate developer and serves as the chairman of Mori Trust, a Tokyo-based property development company that was separated from Mori Building, originally established by his father Taikichiro Mori in 1959. By July 2022, his personal fortune was valued at approximately US$3.0 billion.
Born in Kyoto in July 1936, Mori completed his education at Keio University in 1960 before beginning his career at Yasuda Trust & Banking (currently part of Mizuho Trust & Banking). He became part of Mori Building in 1972.
Following the passing of their father in 1993, Akira and his brother Minoru Mori inherited the family enterprise. The siblings divided the business in 1999 after a disagreement; Akira assumed leadership of Mori Trust, while Minoru maintained control of Mori Building until his death in 2012. Mori Trust manages a portfolio comprising 67 properties and supervises an additional 89 buildings, including office spaces and residential complexes mainly located in central Tokyo and other major urban centers across Japan. Notable holdings include the Tokyo Shiodome Building near Tokyo Bay and roughly 30 hotels such as the Conrad Tokyo. In 2013, Akira announced intentions to grow Mori Trust’s real estate assets in Tokyo amid the economic initiatives introduced by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
In 2016, Mori designated his daughter Miwako Date, who previously led Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts as president, to succeed him. He continues to hold the position of Chairman of the Board at Mori Trust.