According to information from FPT Corporation’s internal portal, FPT Chairman Advisor and former FPT Japan CEO, Mr. Ogawa Takeo, passed away at 4:35 am on April 2, 2025 (Wednesday), at the age of 86.
Respecting the family’s wishes, Mr. Ogawa Takeo’s funeral was held privately, with no condolence messages or flower wreaths accepted.
On April 7-8, FPT organized a corporate-level memorial service to honor the respected teacher and bid him farewell on his final journey.
The memorial service for Mr. Ogawa in Japan took place on April 7 at the 9 offices of FPT Japan. The FPT delegation, led by Mr. Pham Minh Tuan, FPT Corporation’s Vice President and CEO of FPT Software, conducted the main ceremony at the Mita Office at 3:00 PM (Japan time).
The memorial service for Mr. Ogawa in Vietnam was held on April 8 at two locations: FPT Corporation’s headquarters (10 Pham Van Bach, Hanoi) and F-Ville 2 Software Park (Hoa Lac, Hanoi). The FPT delegation, led by Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of FPT Corporation, along with the leadership of the Corporation and its member companies, conducted the ceremony at FPT Tower at 8:30 AM (Vietnam time).
Mr. Ogawa Takeo played a pivotal role in one of FPT’s most significant turning points in its global expansion journey by steering the FPT ship in Japan. He served as a special “ambassador” for FPT, fostering, connecting, and accompanying the corporation in forging numerous deep and solid relationships.
Mr. Ogawa was also a respected “elderly friend” and “teacher” to many generations of FPT employees.
Mr. Ogawa’s connection with FPT began in 2003 when he was the CEO of Hitachi Software. The first basic contract between the two companies was signed during this period.
The Software Development Center (OSDC) established between Hitachi Software and FPT in 2005 became a stable and continuously developing business area for the Corporation, even until today. This OSDC also served as a marketing tool and a stepping stone for FPT to penetrate the notoriously demanding Japanese market.
In 2006, Mr. Ogawa retired from Hitachi Software and began his association with FPT, first as a senior advisor to FPT University and then as a member of the Board of Directors for FPT Software.
On January 1, 2010, at the invitation of Chairman Truong Gia Binh, Mr. Ogawa Takeo was officially appointed as the Director of FPT Japan.
As CEO, Mr. Ogawa helped FPT Japan better understand Japanese laws, market, and customers. This enabled FPT to define its strategy in Japan and better meet customer requirements, earning their trust and securing significant projects. FPT was able to penetrate the “core businesses” of its clients and became their strategic and long-term partner.
Simultaneously, Mr. Ogawa contributed to the development of FPT in Japan by modeling the company after a Japanese enterprise, fostering a highly professional and disciplined work environment.
Starting from January 1, 2012, Mr. Ogawa Takeo stepped down as CEO of FPT Japan to assume the role of Advisor to the Chairman of FPT Corporation. Since then, he has acted as a special ambassador for FPT, opening many new doors for the Corporation.
Recalling the FPT Chairman Advisor and former FPT Japan CEO, Mr. Ogawa Takeo, FPT CEO Nguyen Van Khoa wrote in an email to all FPT employees: “He was a teacher and a great friend who devoted his heart and soul and remained dedicated, committed, and courageous in his contributions to FPT until his last days.”
The Stock Market’s Top-Tier Stocks: Attractively Priced, with a Strong Outlook for Q4 Profits
The analyst team handpicks industry-leading enterprises with reasonable valuations, anticipating positive Q4 and full-year 2024 financial performance.
The FPT Market Cap Matches the Combined Value of Five Major Banks; Truong Gia Binh’s Stock Holdings Near VND 15,000 Billion
FPT shares surge to new heights, with a market capitalization surpassing 212,000 billion VND, an impressive feat that even surpasses the combined value of five mid-sized banks: SHB, MSB, VIB, Eximbank, and TPBank.
VTIS 2024: “December’s Convergence” for Hundreds of Vietnamese and International Speakers
This December, senior leaders from ministries, sectors, and over 100 speakers from top domestic and global organizations, including FPT Corporation and SSI Securities Corporation, will converge for a grand-scale event focusing on technology and finance.
The VN-Index Soars Past 1,250 Points, Insurance and Tech Stocks in the Spotlight
An influx of investor buying overwhelmed selling pressure, propelling the VN-Index to a remarkable gain of over 8 points and surpassing the 1,250-point milestone. Insurance and technology stocks were the stars of the show, experiencing a veritable “renaissance” and attracting substantial capital inflows from discerning investors.
The Intriguing Response: Why Not Take the Plunge?
“I might just emulate the good old Colonel Sanders and start a business in my 50s. Why not?,” joked Hoà ng Nam Tiến.
