Background
Gemma, Akira was born on August 1, 1934 in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Gemma, Akira was born on August 1, 1934 in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Bachelor in Commerce, Waseda University, 1953.
Joined Shiseido Company Ltd., Japan, 1953, director, general manager, cosmetics operations department Japan, 1987—1997, president, Chief Executive Officer Japan, 1997—2001, chairman Japan, 2001—2003, advisor Japan, since 2003. President Shiseido Cosmetici Società per Azioni, Italy, 1982—1987. Chairman Association Italo-Giapponese.
Director Distribution Economic Institute Japan, Japan Bioindustry Association. Vice. chairman Japan Association Corporation Director. Chairman Costmetics and Soap Fair Trade Council, 1991—1998.
Vice chairman Japan Soap and Detergent Association, 1997—2003. Board director Konami Corporation, since 2004.