Takao Yasuda

Takao Yasuda

Takao Yasuda (#867)

  • $ 5 B
  • Retail
  • Japan
  • M
  • 77 Years

About Me

Takao Yasuda founded discount retailer Don Quijote, now Pan Pacific International Holdings, in 1980. The retailer has nearly 750 stores and is publicly traded. It sells a wide range of products, from Rolexes to snacks to adult toys. He returned as a board director in 2019, after having stepped down as CEO and chairman in 2015. Yasuda's title at Pan Pacific is now founding chairman and supreme advisor. Supermarket UNY, formerly a part of retail and convenience-store operator FamilyMart UNY, is a 100% subsidiary. In September 2024, his 23-year-old son Yusaku was appointed to the company's board.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Takao Yasuda’s rise and global influence.

  • #720   Billionaires (2026)
  • #6   Japan's 50 Richest (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Takao Yasuda’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $4.9B (May 4, 2026)