Founder Profile
Masujiro Hashimoto
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Masujiro Hashimoto?
Masujiro Hashimoto is a founder of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., which was founded in 1933 with Yoshisuke Aikawa, William Gorham and Rokuro Aoyama.
- Company founded
- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
- Founded
- 1933
- Co-founders
- Yoshisuke Aikawa, William Gorham and Rokuro Aoyama
Background
Japanese automotive pioneer.
Founding Story
Masujiro Hashimoto founded the Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works in 1911, which produced the 'DAT' car. This company was eventually absorbed by Aikawa's conglomerate to form the foundational core of what would become Nissan Motor Co., specifically providing the beloved 'Datsun' brand name. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).
Sources
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- Nissan FY2025 Results (Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.)
- Nissan Q1 FY2026 Results (Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.)