Who is moving to which position
Resolved 1 June 2026Incoming appointee
2 itemsDeparting officer
3 items“Next role stated” means the document names the position the person holds after stepping down. It does not necessarily mean they are leaving the company.
Leaving office upon expiration of the term
After retiring as a director, Igarashi Tomoko (五十嵐 知子) is scheduled to become an adviser to the Company. Fujii Akito (藤井 彰人) and Fukuhara Seigo (福原 成吾) will retire.
Under the new management structure, independent outside directors will account for at least one-third of the Board, and the Company will promote more transparent management than before. Through the participation of the 2 individuals, the Company will advance its business strategy and strengthen governance, with the aim of achieving sustainable growth.
Noguchi Ichichu (野口 一宙) has led business strategy and service planning in the 5G, IoT and DX fields at KDDI for many years. Takaoka Mio (髙岡 美緒) has held positions including investment banking and venture investment roles and outside directorships at listed companies, and has knowledge of governance and the capital markets.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 1 June 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | 29 July 2026 (to be formally decided by resolution at the 13th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on 29 July 2026) |
| Date of departure | 29 July 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Noguchi Ichichu (野口 一宙), Takaoka Mio (髙岡 美緒) |
| Appointee's new position | Directors, Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee Member |
| Appointee's previous position | Oversaw KDDI's Connected Business operations, including overseas operations, within its Business Growth business, Outside director of Septeni Holdings, HENNGE and Dentsu Soken; Partner at DNX Ventures, among other positions |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | Noguchi Ichichu (野口 一宙): 2000 (KDD, now KDDI) / Takaoka Mio (髙岡 美緒): Not disclosed |
| Name of departing officer | Igarashi Tomoko (五十嵐 知子), Fujii Akito (藤井 彰人), Fukuhara Seigo (福原 成吾) |
| Former position of departing officer | Director and CFO, Directors, Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee Member |
| New position of departing officer | Adviser to the Company (scheduled effective 30 July 2026), Retirement, Retirement |
| Reason for departure | Leaving office upon expiration of the term |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | After retiring as a director, Igarashi Tomoko (五十嵐 知子) is scheduled to become an adviser to the Company. Fujii Akito (藤井 彰人) and Fukuhara Seigo (福原 成吾) will retire. |
| Reason for change | Under the new management structure, independent outside directors will account for at least one-third of the Board, and the Company will promote more transparent management than before. Through the participation of the 2 individuals, the Company will advance its business strategy and strengthen governance, with the aim of achieving sustainable growth. |
| Reasons for appointment | Noguchi Ichichu (野口 一宙) has led business strategy and service planning in the 5G, IoT and DX fields at KDDI for many years. Takaoka Mio (髙岡 美緒) has held positions including investment banking and venture investment roles and outside directorships at listed companies, and has knowledge of governance and the capital markets. |
| Number of directors after the change | 6 (including 3 outside directors) |
| Filing as an independent officer | Takaoka Mio (髙岡 美緒) is scheduled to be registered with the Tokyo Stock Exchange as an independent officer. Iriyama Akie (入山 章栄) and Isayama Gen (伊佐山 元) have already been registered. |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Yes. The proposal is a proposal concerning changes in directors, and the scheduled meeting date is 29 July 2026. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Under the new management structure, independent outside directors will account for at least one-third of the Board, promoting highly transparent management. The Company also aims to achieve sustainable growth by advancing its business strategy and strengthening governance through the participation of the new appointees. The 3 retiring directors are retiring upon completion of their terms.