Notification of the Passing of Kosaku Yoneyama, Former Representative Director and President of Yonex Co., Ltd.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kosaku Yoneyama, Yonex’s former Representative Director and President. He passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for the support and friendship extended to him during his lifetime.

Notice

Name of the deceased: Kosaku Yoneyama

Date of Birth: May 18, 1937 (age 86)

Date of passing: May 4, 2024

A private wake and funeral have already been held by close family members in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family. A memorial service in his honor will be held at a time and location to be decided. The family of the deceased respectfully asks that mourners refrain from making condolatory calls, offering incense money, making funeral offerings, and paying floral tributes.

Biography of Kosaku Yoneyama

January 1963: Joined Yoneyama Company, Ltd. (now Yonex Co., Ltd.)

August 1967: Executive Managing Director

June 1989: Senior Managing Director

June 1997: Representative Director and President

June 2007: Representative Director and Chairman

June 2009: Director and Chairman

June 2011: Senior Advisor

June 2013: Counselor