Kenichi Yamamoto | |
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| Born | 16 September 1922 |
| Died | 20 December 2017 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Alma mater | Tokyo Imperial University |
| Occupation(s) | mechanical engineer, business executive |
| Years active | 1946–1992 |
| Employer | Mazda |
| Known for | Development of Mazda Wankel engine |
Kenichi Yamamoto (山本健一, Yamamoto Kenichi, 16 September 1922 – 20 December 2017) was a Japanese mechanical engineer and business executive. He supervised the development of the Mazda Wankel rotary combustion engine, and served as Mazda's President (1984–1987) and Chairman (1987–1992).