Yoshishige Shimatani
Biography
Yoshishige Shimatani is a Japanese film producer and businessman, born on March 5, 1952, in Nara City. He graduated from Kyoto University's Literature Department in 1975 and joined Toho, where he held various roles, including director of the film division. Shimatani became Toho's President and CEO in 2011 and led the company until 2022, when he stepped down as Chairman, succeeded by his son, Matsuo Koyata.