(d. 2007) He graduated in Science at Tokyo University, in 1948, he was then Chairman of the Board of NEC Corporation and was President for 14 years since 1980. He became Chairman of the Institute for International Socio-Economics Studies in June 1994. Mr. Sekimoto held significant posts in various private and government related organizations, most significantly as Vice Chairman of the Board of Councillors of the Japan Federation of Economic Organization. He also received numerous awards both in Japan and abroad including the Purple Ribbon Medal and the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure from his Majesty the Emperor of Japan; Aerospace Communications Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Ordre National De La Legion D’Honneur from France Government, and the Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.