Background
Shinto, Hisashi was born on July 2, 1910 in Fukuoka, Japan. Son of Yasuhide and Michiyo Shinto.
Japanese telecommunications company executive
Shinto, Hisashi was born on July 2, 1910 in Fukuoka, Japan. Son of Yasuhide and Michiyo Shinto.
Bachelor of Science, Kyushu Imperial University, 1934. Doctor of Philosophy, Kyushu Imperial University, 1958.
With Harima Shipbuilding & Engineering Limited company, 1934, National Bulk Carriers Corporation, Kure Yard, 1951. Managing director Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Ltd., division manager shipbuilding division, 1960, executive vice president, 1964, president, 1972—1979, counsellor, 1979—1980. President Shipbuilders Association Japan, 1977—1979.
Managing director Japan Ship Exporters Association, 1979—1980. Counsellor Transportation Technics, Ministry Transportation, 1979—1983. President, commissioner, member council management committee Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation, 1981—1985.
President, chief executive officer Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corporation, from 1985, chairman, from 1988. Director Tokyo Shibaura Electric Company Ltd., Toshiba, from 1966.
Married Michiko Kushiro Shinto, 1936. 4 children.