Portrait of Yoichi Erikawa

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Yoichi Erikawa

Net worth $1.0B

Video games · Japan

Born
Oct 26, 1950
Age
75
Source
Video games
Residence
Yokohama City
Citizenship
Japan
Marital status
Married
Children
2
Education

Net worth over time

Biography

  • Yoichi Erikawa cofounded videogame developer Koei more than four decades ago with his wife Keiko Erikawa.
  • The company, now called Koei Tecmo Holdings, trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
  • The founders are stepping away from executive roles. Starting April, Yoichi, who is now CEO, will become chairman; and Keiko, who is now chairman, will become chairman emeritus.
  • The company is known for its Samurai Warrior games.
  • Hisashi Koinuma, currently executive vice president, is set to become president and CEO in June.

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