Tetsundo Iwakuni
Iwakuni | |
|---|---|
| Born | Osaka, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Businessman |
| Years active | 1959–2023 |
| Known for | Member of the House of Representatives (until 2009), CEO of Merrill Lynch Japan |
was a Japanese political figure affiliated with the Democratic Party of Japan, serving in the House of Representatives until 2009.
Early life
Born in Osaka, Iwakuni completed his higher education at the University of Tokyo.
Business career
Between 1959 and 1977, Iwakuni was employed by Nikko Securities, where he managed branches in London, Paris, and Beirut. He then joined Morgan Stanley from 1977 until 1984. In 1984, he assumed the role of CEO at Merrill Lynch Japan, and three years later, in 1987, he advanced to a senior executive position within Merrill Lynch Capital Markets based in the United States.
Political career
Iwakuni departed from Merrill Lynch in 1989 to serve as mayor of Izumo, Shimane. After an unsuccessful campaign for Tokyo governor in 1995, he secured a seat in the House of Representatives in 1996. He held leadership positions such as Director-General of the International Department and vice president within the Democratic Party of Japan until his resignation in 2009. Following this, he provided consultancy for GR Japan, a government relations firm, and lectured at universities across Japan, Korea, and the United States. In 2010, he was appointed as a policy advisor to the LDP.
Death
Iwakuni passed away on October 6, 2023, at the age of 87.
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
