Hisashi Hieda
Japanese television executive (born 1937)
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Hisashi Hieda in 2014 | |
Born | (1937-12-31) December 31, 1937 (age 86) Tokyo, Japan |
Occupation | Chairperson of Fujisankei Communications Group Executive Managing Advisor of Fuji Television Network, Inc. |
Years active | 1961–present |
Hisashi Hieda (born December 31, 1937) is a Japanese television executive who is the Chairperson of Fujisankei Communications Group.[1][2] He also is chairman of the Japan Art Association.[3]
Biography
Hieda, who introduced the slogan “If it’s not fun, it’s not Fuji TV,” joined the broadcaster in 1961 and became president and CEO in 1988. He has held the post of chairman and CEO of Fujisankei Communications International since 1992.
During his tenure, programs were introduced that catapulted Fuji from fourth to first place in the ratings and which have turned it into Japan’s most profitable network. Hieda has also been involved in the company’s successful moviemaking activities.[4]
References
External links
- Hisashi Hieda Biography at Reuters
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