Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | July 12, 1936 |
Birth Place | Tokyo, Japan, Japan |
Age | 87 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Residence | Tokyo, Japan |
Alma mater | Keio University |
Occupation | President and CEO, Mori Trust |
Known for | Property developer |
Spouse(s) | married |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Taikichiro Mori |
Relatives | Minoru Mori (brother) |
Net worth: $2.8 Billion (2024)
Akira Mori, a prominent real estate tycoon in Japan, is highly regarded for his immense success and financial prowess. With his net worth estimated to reach a staggering $2.8 billion by 2024, he has established himself as a formidable force in the industry. Known for his shrewd business acumen and a keen eye for lucrative opportunities, Mori has played a pivotal role in transforming the skyline of Japan's major cities through his company, Mori Building Co., Ltd. As one of the wealthiest individuals in Japan, he continues to influence and shape the real estate landscape in the country.
Biography/Timeline
He attended Keio University, graduating in 1960 and joining Yasuda Trust & Banking (now part of Mizuho Trust & Banking). He formally joined Mori Building as an employee in 1972.
Following their father's death in 1993, he and his older brother Minoru Mori inherited the family Business and in 1999 they split it after a falling-out. Akira headed Mori Trust, while his brother headed what was left of the Mori Building company until his death on March 8, 2012. Mori Trust owns and operates 67 buildings, manages 89 buildings, consisting of office and residential buildings, mainly in central Tokyo and other major Japanese cities. These include the Tokyo Shiodome Building in a commercial district near Tokyo Bay, and about 30 hotels including the Conrad Tokyo. He expressed interest in expanding the company's Tokyo real estate portfolio in 2013 in the midst of economic reforms being enacted by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.