Norio Ohga facts for kids

In this Japanese name, the family name is Ohga.

Norio Ohga (大賀典雄, Ōga Norio, January 29, 1930 – April 23, 2011) was a very important Japanese businessman. He was the president and chairman of Sony Corporation, a famous company that makes electronics. Many people remember him for helping to create the compact disc (CD).

Early Life and Education

Norio Ohga was born in Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan. He loved music and studied at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. He finished his studies in 1953.

Leading Sony and the Compact Disc

Norio Ohga became the president of Sony in 1982. Later, in 1989, he also became the CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This means he was in charge of the company's daily operations.

He is especially known for his work on the audio compact disc. The CD changed how people listened to music. It made music clearer and easier to store.

Honors and Awards

Norio Ohga received many awards for his work and leadership. Some of these include:

• Medal of Honor from Japan in 1988.
• Order of the Sacred Treasure from Japan in 2001.
• Legion d'Honeur from France.

See also

In Spanish: Norio Ohga para niños