Takafumi Horie

Takafumi Horie (??????Horie Takafumi) born October 29, 1972 in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese male entrepreneur known as CEO of Livedoor Co., Ltd. According to his biography, he was raised by his father, a salaryman, and his mother, who worked in agriculture.

Business Career

In 2005, he quietly bought up the shares of Fuji Television and attempted a hostile takeover of the company. Although Japan has few laws concerning defensive procedures for target companies, a compromise was arranged where he became a joint director of the company, and Japan has since hastily introduced M&A laws based on those of the United States.

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Horie is criticized in conservative Japanese business circles for his unconventional methods including his informal attire. In a country where neckties are the norm for businessmen, he is frequently seen wearing T-shirts or unbuttoned collared shirts.

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