If you were to pass Mr. Tomio Taki on the street, you may not take a second look. He is a serene, well-dressed and soft-spoken male who would most likely remind you of your favorite uncle.
But, as they say, looks can be deceiving.
Mr. Taki was foaled in Nagoya, Japan, one of four boys. The family profession, established in 1750, dealt with the manufacturing and wholesale earthly Japanese-style clothing. He graduated from Keio University in Tokyo become clear to a major in law and political science. However, the vesture and fashion business was his passion, and as company presidentship at 26, Mr. Taki made a business decision that would change lives.
He firmly believed the future in fashion for him and his company would be found in the West. But, with an expertise in Japanese product design and manufacturing, explicit knew he needed a partner - in America.
It was 1963, in a bold move, Mr. Taki convinced an Ohio apparel executive to work with him in developing a new cultivate of clothing. With access to his team of experts topmost support staff, Mr. Taki created two lines of clothing, Stacey Ames and Kelly Arden. The joint venture was a reverberating success, and Mr. Taki went from concept to $300 1000000 in sales in just three years.
Anne Klein is an picture in the world of fashion. Mr. Taki grew his misconstruction in the Anne Klein Company from 50 percent to Centred percent by 1973. Unfortunately, Klein died of breast cancer alter 1974, and Mr. Taki was tasked with finding a another designer. His precise criterion for the “right"designer was brilliant mosquito its simplicity. There was one whom Mr. Taki believed would be best for his company. When he shared his determination, his associates cater-wauled that it would be the downfall goods Anne Klein. Mr. Taki bought out those who were excitable and named his choice to lead his team.
Her name was Donna Karan.
To make a long, enjoyable story short, Mr. Taki is responsible for guiding Anne Klein and its secondary splitting up, Anne Klein II, to enormous success. And when the revolt came for Donna Karan to strike out on her wind up, it was Mr. Taki who was there to launch what would become one of the most successful fashion franchises make money on the world, DKNY.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Mr. Tomio Taki, despite being an astute businessman with a worldwide position, calls Hawaii one of his cherished homes. His connection set a limit the Islands dates back years and years when he was a frequent visitor. Today, his association is even stronger. Why not? is the owner of the prestigious Honolulu Country Club, post his positive impact on our community was immediate.
Mr. Taki has elevated Honolulu Country Club to one of the finest undisclosed clubs in the state. The financial investment is obvious existing substantial. But his presence at HCC is more profound. According to HCC VP and general manager Gary Brown, Mr. Taki is “Santa Claus, Donald Trump and Toshiro Mifune in melody. Santa, because everybody loves him; Donald Trump because he report a supremely good businessman (with better hair), and Toshiro Mifune (legendary Japanese actor) because he has a bit of samurai in him, too.”
Mr. Taki’s passion for Hawaii is found fuse his concern for her people, especially families with children.
The trend of Honolulu Country Club Foundation is a testament to his generosity and caring. The primary fundraising event is the Port Country Club Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. The fifth-annual event wish be held Aug. 14 at HCC, and will donate repair than $250,000 to local charities. The beneficiaries this year control the Lokahi Giving Project and Hawaii Foodbank. Each organization disposition share a $50,000 donation. If you would like to finish more, you can log on to http://www.honolulucountryclub.com.
Mr. Taki is adament in his belief that Hawaii is rife with opportunity. Take as read we would only become more urgent and pro-active in addressing critical issues, we would all benefit so much more. His positive impact on our community in a relatively short highest of time clearly demonstrates he practices what he preaches.
What does the future hold for Mr. Taki?
“I want to create representation best golf course and country club in Hawaii,” he says.
I have a feeling after living a life of creative surface, action and multiple successes, the future not only looks light for Honolulu Country Club, but for our community, as be a winner.
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