Korg Inc. has released a statement mouring the passing of company Chairman Tsutomu Katoh on March 15, 2011.
Chairman Katoh passed away early on the 15th after a long fight with cancer. Beloved by his family, friends and colleagues, Katoh was a respected industry figure who wil be deeply missed.
President Seiki Kato released the following:
“Since he founded Korg Inc. in 1963, Mr. Katoh has led our company with great talent, vision and leadership.”
“He was loved and respected by all the employees and Korg family members, and he made a huge contribution to the lives of countless musicians around the world.”
Korg USA President Joseph Castronovo also had kind words for the Chairman, stating, “Chairman Katoh was a true visionary and a personal friend, and he will be missed by everyone at Korg and indeed, the entire music industry.”
“Over the past twenty years, I have witnessed firsthand the ways in which Korg has flourished under his and his family’s guidance and leadership.”
“His passion and professional goals were one and the same: to provide innovative tools for musicians to help them grow their craft.”
“And those goals remained the same throughout his life and career. He will be deeply missed.”
A funeral service will be held March 24 in Japan.
