::Asahi Kasei Pharma America:: Board of Directors






Kazuyoshi Hori, Ph.D., Director Takashi Mukuno, Director Naoyuki Ono, Director Minoru Takada, Director Kazuhisa Tsuruta, Ph.D., Director Board of Directors Minoru Takada, Director Mr. Takada began his career working in the Trading Department of Toyo Jozo Co., Ltd where he gained extensive experience in international business in their Zurich office. After the merger of Toyo Jozo with Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation, he continued business development activities, being responsible for Europe and Korea. In 2007, Mr. Takada was appointed as the General Manager of Alliances where he was instrumental in forming and maintaining relationships with key licensors. In April of 2010, Mr. Takada was promoted to General Manager of Asahi Kasei Pharma’s Business Development & Licensing group. Mr. Takada graduated from the Biological Institute in the Faculty of Science at Tohoku University.