About Tadashi Kume
Lived 1932 – 2022 (aged 90). Tadashi Kume was a Japanese businessperson, managing director and engineer.
was a Japanese businessman who was the president and CEO of the Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Career Tadashi Kume joined Honda in 1954, eventually becoming Honda's 3rd president in 1983. He specialized in designing engines, and, along with other engineers, helped develop the fuel-efficient CVCC. Before becoming president, Kume had a heated argument with then Honda president Soichiro Honda over using air-cooled or water-cooled engines, which led Kume to stay away from work for possibly over a month. He retired in June 1990, and was succeeded by Nobuhiko Kawamoto. Kume is honored in the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame.
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Who was Tadashi Kume?
Japanese engineer and businessman (1932-2022)
When was Tadashi Kume born?
Tadashi Kume was born on 2 January 1932 in Hyōgo Prefecture.
When did Tadashi Kume die?
Tadashi Kume died on 11 September 2022.
What was Tadashi Kume's occupation?
Tadashi Kume was a businessperson, managing director and engineer.
What nationality was Tadashi Kume?
Tadashi Kume was Japanese.
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