Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that its Chairman and Director, Kentaro Ogawa, passed away on April 6, 2026. Name: Kentaro Ogawa. Date of Birth: July 29, 1948 (Ishikawa Prefecture).
Date of Death: April 6, 2026 (Age 77). Biography: 1982: Established Zensho Co., Ltd. 2011: Chairman and President, Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. 2012: Vice Chairman, Japan Chain Store Association. 2013: Acting Chairman, The Japan Federation of Consumer Organizations and Industries.
2017: Chairman, The Japan Federation of Consumer Organizations and Industries. 2025: Honorary Chairman, The Japan Federation of Consumer Organizations and Industries. 2025: Chairman, Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. Although the number of Directors on the company will be reduced by one following Mr. Ogawa?s passing, the Company still meets minimum number of Directors stipulated by law.
The wake and funeral will be held privately with only family members present. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Details regarding the date, time, and location will be announced as soon as a decision made.
