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Changes in Officers3612WORLD CO.,LTD.Materials and Chemicals

Notice Regarding the Appointment of an Executive Officer

Kanda Akifumi (苅田明史), formerly Representative Director, Executive Vice President and CFO of MEDIA DO Co.,Ltd., will join as a Group Executive Officer effective 1 July 2026. In his new role, he will also serve as Deputy Head of the Corporate Investment Office and Deputy Head of the Corporate Operations Division.

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Who is moving to which position

Resolved 20 May 2026

Incoming appointee

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Scheduled Appointment Date1 July 2026
Kanda Akifumi (苅田明史)
Previous positionRepresentative Director, Executive Vice President and CFO, MEDIA DO Co.,Ltd. (retired on 27 May 2026)
New positionGroup Executive Officer, WORLD CO.,LTD.; Deputy Head, Corporate Investment Office; Deputy Head, Corporate Operations Division
生年月日 9 January 1986入社年 2026
Reason for change

Kanda Akifumi (苅田明史)'s knowledge and execution capabilities in building governance systems, developing financial strategies and enhancing corporate value, cultivated as the top executive of a listed company, precisely align with the profile of talent we seek. Accordingly, we have appointed him as a Group Executive Officer.

Who is moving to which position
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Resolution date20 May 2026
Scheduled Appointment Date1 July 2026
Name of appointeeKanda Akifumi (苅田明史)
Appointee's new positionGroup Executive Officer, WORLD CO.,LTD.; Deputy Head, Corporate Investment Office; Deputy Head, Corporate Operations Division
Appointee's previous positionRepresentative Director, Executive Vice President and CFO, MEDIA DO Co.,Ltd. (retired on 27 May 2026)
Appointee's date of birth9 January 1986
Year the appointee joined the Company2026
Reason for changeKanda Akifumi (苅田明史)'s knowledge and execution capabilities in building governance systems, developing financial strategies and enhancing corporate value, cultivated as the top executive of a listed company, precisely align with the profile of talent we seek. Accordingly, we have appointed him as a Group Executive Officer.
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Kanda Akifumi (苅田明史)'s knowledge and execution capabilities in building governance systems, developing financial strategies and enhancing corporate value, cultivated as the top executive of a listed company, align with the profile of talent we seek.

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