From the Editor
  • Yoshiaki Yoshida is the founder of Japanese beauty brand DHC. He started the company in 1972 to provide translation services.
  • In 1980, he started the cosmetics business using organic olives. In 1983, he got into the mail order segment. It also sells nutritional supplements and health foods.
  • The privately held company sells both through retail stores and online.
  • In 2023, Yoshida sold his company to Japanese leasing giant Orix, which valued it at ¥300 billion.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
84
Source of Wealth
Cosmetics, Self Made
Residence
Urayasu, Japan
Citizenship
Japan
Did you know
DHC stands for Daigaku Honyaku Center.
Yoshida is a supporter of conservative political causes and has his own TV production company providing online and broadcast content.
DHC sources its olive oil from organic olive groves in Spain.
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