Akira Murata

Japanese businessman (1921–2006)

Akira Murata (村田昭 Murata Akira) (March 25, 1921 – February 3, 2006) was a Japanese businessman and the founder of Murata Manufacturing. He was the President/Statutory Representative Director from 1950 to 1991. From 1995 onward, he held the position of Honorary Chairman.

Biography

Murata was born in Higashiyama, Kyoto.

Honours

Medal with Blue Ribbon of Japan or Ranju Hosho, Japan (1980)
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany First Class, Germany (1986)
Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star of Japan (Kun-ni-to Zuihosho), Japan (1993)