Makoto Usami (宇佐美洵, Usami Makoto, February 5, 1901 – February 19, 1983) was a Japanese businessman, central banker, the 21st Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ).

Early life

Usami was born in Yamagata.[1]

Career

Usami was Governor of the Bank of Japan from December 17, 1964 to December 16, 1969,[2] During Usami's tenure, the Bank was concerned with ensuring the stability of the Japanese yen in relation to other currencies.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ Bank of Japan (BOJ), 21st Governor
  2. ^ BOJ, List of Governors; Werner, Richard A. (2003). Princes of the Yen: Japan's Central Bankers and the Transformation of the Economy, p. 147, p. 147, at Google Books
  3. ^ Trumbull, Robert. "Japan Is Confident on Currency As She Moves to Protect the Yen; 'At Face Value'," New York Times. November 23, 1967; "Japan is Nearing Creditor Status; A 'Yen Shift' Is Under Way -- Eurodollars Are Sold," New York Times, August 19, 1969, retrieved 2011-08-17

References

  • Werner, Richard A. (2003). Princes of the Yen: Japan's Central Bankers and the Transformation of the Economy. Armonk, New York: M.E. Sharpe. ISBN 978-0-7656-1048-5; OCLC 471605161
Government offices
Preceded by Governor of the Bank of Japan
1964–1969 		Succeeded by

Makoto Usami (December 17, 1964 – December 16, 1969)