Background
Umeda, Zenji was born on September 13, 1913 in Japan. Son of Zemichi and Kei Umeda.
Umeda, Zenji was born on September 13, 1913 in Japan. Son of Zemichi and Kei Umeda.
Kyoto University.
Joined Kawasaki Dockyard Company Ltd. (now Kawasaki Heavy Industries) 1939, Director 1964, Manager Director 1969, Senior Manager Director 1975, Executive Vice-President and Director 1976, President, and Director 1977-1981, Chairman 1981-1987. Vice-President Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan 1978.
President Japan Ship Exporters’ Association 1979. Blue Ribbon; Minister of Institute Trade and Industry 1974.
Member of Shipbuilders Association Japan (president 1981).
Married Fusako Hirota Umeda. Children: Yoshitsugu, Kayoko, Yoshihiro.