Background
Suzuki Masaya was born in Miyazaki Prefecture, 1861.
将也 鈴木
Suzuki Masaya was born in Miyazaki Prefecture, 1861.
Graduated from Law Department, Tokyo University (1887).
Joined Home Ministry and rose to the position of counselor to the Agriculture and Commerce Ministry and the Cabmet Legislative Bureau. Accepted Sumitomo's invitation to become deputy manager of its head office (1896). Became the first managing director of Sumitomo (1904). After 19 years' service, resigned because of illness (1922).