After becoming managing director in 1972, I was mainly involved in the development of the signboard product “Shiroi Koibito”.
It was established as a souvenir representing Hokkaido, and was appointed president in 1980.
In addition, Mr. Ishimizu led the founding of the soccer club team “Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo” and also served as the chairman of the operating company, after which he pioneered the birth of professional sports teams one after another in Hokkaido.
On the other hand, regarding Ishiya Co., Ltd., it was discovered in 2007 that the expiration date of the product had been tampered with, and Mr. Ishimizu took responsibility and resigned as president.
He became chairman in 2011 and honorary chairman in July, supporting the current management team from the side, but according to the company, he died on September 26 due to illness.
I was 77 years old.
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