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Kōnosuke Matsushita (松下 幸之助, Matsushita Kōnosuke, 27 November 1894 – 27 April 1989) was a Japanese industrialist who founded Panasonic, the largest Japanese consumer electronics company. Matsushita is referred to as the "God of Management" in Japan.
Konosuke Matsushita (1894-1989) was a Japanese industrialist, widely known as a founder of a global company, Panasonic Group. Despite being handicapped by poor health, lack of formal schooling, and the early loss of his parents and siblings, he managed to overcome such adversity and achieved a substantial success in the world of business.
Learn about the founder of Panasonic, Konosuke Matsushita, and how he developed his business into a leading global corporation.
Konosuke Matsushita, the unassuming visionary behind Panasonic, transformed adversity into opportunity, guiding his company through economic turmoil with unwavering principles and a steadfast commitment to his employees.
Panasonic founder Konosuke Matsushita was born on November 27, 1894 in Wasamura, a faming village that is now part of Wakayama City. His father was a small landowner and prominent member of the community, and Konosuke, the youngest of eight children, enjoyed a comfortable early childhood.
Panasonic founder Konosuke Matsushita was born on November 27, 1894 in Wasamura, a faming village that is now part of Wakayama City. His father was a small landowner and prominent member of the community, and Konosuke, the youngest of eight children, enjoyed a comfortable early childhood.
Matsushita Konosuke (born Nov. 27, 1894, Wakayama prefecture, Japan—died April 27, 1989, Ōsaka) was a Japanese industrialist who founded the Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., the largest manufacturer of consumer electric appliances in the world.
