Key Facts
• Hisa Hieda, 87, retired from Fuji Media Holdings on June 25, 2025.
• Held leadership roles for 40 years, shaping corporate culture and personnel policies.
• Did not attend the final shareholders’ meeting, leaving without public comment.
• Formerly served as director for Fuji Sankei Group affiliates, including regional TV stations.
• Retains roles as President of the Japan Art Association and other cultural positions.
• Became Programming Director at 42 in 1980, driving Fuji’s golden era with the slogan “If it’s not fun, it’s not TV.”
• Promoted to Director in 1983, first internal President in 1988, and Chairman in 2001.
• Played a key role in the Nippon Broadcasting stock battle with Livedoor.
• January 2025: Fuji’s then-President Koichi Minato resigned amid controversies; Hieda faced criticism for absence.
• Employees expressed frustration over Hieda’s lack of accountability during the crisis.
Summary
Hisa Hieda, a pivotal figure in Fuji Media Holdings, retired on June 25, 2025, after 40 years of leadership. Known for shaping the company’s culture and spearheading its golden era, Hieda’s tenure included significant milestones, such as his promotion to President in 1988 and his role in the Nippon Broadcasting stock battle. Despite his influence, Hieda faced criticism for his silence during recent controversies, including the January 2025 resignation of Fuji’s President Koichi Minato. Hieda’s departure, marked by his absence at the final shareholders’ meeting, leaves a mixed legacy of innovation and unresolved accountability.
