Honorary Chair
Takeju OGATA
Chair of The Nippon Foundation / Honorary Chair of IAMU
Photo: The Nippon Foundation
Takeju Ogata began his career with the Japan Ship Machinery Export Association. Since 1980, he has been affiliated with the Nippon Foundation, a key supporter and the main sponsor of the IAMU.
In 1997, he became the Foundation's Executive Director and has served as its President since 2005.
In June 2025, he was made Chair of the Nippon Foundation and Honorary Chair of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU), replacing Yohei Sasakawa.