Makoto Usami

Japanese businessman, banker and governor

Makoto Usami (宇佐美洵, Usami Makoto; February 5, 1901 – February 19, 1983) was a Japanese businessman, central banker, the 21st Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ).2

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Born Feb 5, 1901, died Feb 19, 1983.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedKeio University3

Usami was born in Yamagata.

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Career

Occupation: businessperson.6

  • 1964 to 1969Governor of the Bank of Japan4
  • 1964 to 1969Chair, Bank of Japan5

Usami was Governor of the Bank of Japan from December 17, 1964 to December 16, 1969, During Usami's tenure, the Bank was concerned with ensuring the stability of the Japanese yen in relation to other currencies.

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Personal life

  • BornFeb 5, 1901, Tokyo7
  • CitizenshipJapan, Empire of Japan8

Awards

  • Date not recordedOrder of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class9