Norio Ohga otherwise spelled Norio Oga born January 29, 1930 was known for developing the compact disc; p(–foul word(s) removed–) away at the age of 81 years old. Ohga was the former president and chairman of Sony.
The company was led by Ohga in 13 years, 1982-1995, died due to multiple organ failure in the Japanese capital, Tokyo.
According to Sony’s chairman, Sir Howard Stringer, Ohga’s vision had improved and transformed Sony into a global entertainment leader. Before Ohga’s death he was currently a senior adviser of Sony.
Ohga was recruited by Sony’s co-founder while he is still a student at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. He had trained as an opera singer. He was not satisfied of the Sony’s tape recorder. He saw the potential of compact disc (CD) and drove Sony to introduce the format The Company believed that his skills and knowledge of music and electrical engineering will be a great help to the firm.
During his 30’s he become the president of CBS Sony Records (now Sony Music Entertainment) in 1970s.
In 1982 Sony released the world’s first compact disc and after five years CDs beat LP sales. Ogha’s idea is still used today; continue to developed, as well as MiniDisc and DVD.
In 1989, he managed Hollywood studios Columbia Pictures, which was reprehended as not wise and expensive at that time. “PlayStation “was also created by Sony which is presided by Ohga.
In 2000 he was semi- retired but still stays as Chairman of the Board. 2003, on his73rd birthday he retired as the chairman of the board and became the Honorary Chairman.
Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra was also headed by Ohga.
Upon his death, different international recognitions such as Japanese Medal of Honor with Blue Ribbon, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure,and France’s Legion of Honour was given to him as the symbol of his big contribution to the society.