Who is moving to which position
Resolved 26 March 2026Incoming appointee
2 itemsDeparting officer
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More than 12 years have passed since becoming Representative Director and President, and Kumamoto Yutaka (隈元 裕) is scheduled to become Chairman of the Board of PCA CORPORATION in late June 2026. As this is expected to increase his external activities, the change is intended to facilitate the division of responsibilities among the Representative Directors.
Will remain on the Board of Directors (will become Representative Director and Chairman)
More than 12 years have passed since Representative Director and President Kumamoto Yutaka (隈元 裕) assumed that position, and he is scheduled to become Chairman of the Board of PCA CORPORATION in late June 2026, which is expected to increase his external activities. Accordingly, Okada Hideaki (岡田 秀明) will become Representative Director and President to facilitate the division of responsibilities among the Representative Directors. In addition, the Company will review its executive structure to further strengthen management in preparation for implementing the Ninth Medium-Term Management Plan, which will begin next fiscal year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 26 March 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | Effective from the Board of Directors meeting to be held after the conclusion of the 60th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 23 June 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Okada Hideaki (岡田 秀明), Hase Kenichi (長谷 賢一) |
| Appointee's new position | Representative Director and President, Managing Director |
| Appointee's previous position | Director (responsible for the System Development Business and Outsourcing Business), Director (responsible for administrative operations) |
| Appointee's date of birth | 18 August 1964 (Okada Hideaki (岡田 秀明)); Not disclosed (Hase Kenichi (長谷 賢一)) |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | 2020 (Okada Hideaki (岡田 秀明)); Not disclosed (Hase Kenichi (長谷 賢一)) |
| Number of shares held by the appointee | 3,000 shares (record date: Not disclosed, Okada Hideaki (岡田 秀明)); Not disclosed (Hase Kenichi (長谷 賢一)) |
| Name of departing officer | Kumamoto Yutaka (隈元 裕) |
| Former position of departing officer | Representative Director and President |
| New position of departing officer | Representative director and chairman |
| Reason for departure | More than 12 years have passed since becoming Representative Director and President, and Kumamoto Yutaka (隈元 裕) is scheduled to become Chairman of the Board of PCA CORPORATION in late June 2026. As this is expected to increase his external activities, the change is intended to facilitate the division of responsibilities among the Representative Directors. |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Will remain on the Board of Directors (will become Representative Director and Chairman) |
| Reason for change | More than 12 years have passed since Representative Director and President Kumamoto Yutaka (隈元 裕) assumed that position, and he is scheduled to become Chairman of the Board of PCA CORPORATION in late June 2026, which is expected to increase his external activities. Accordingly, Okada Hideaki (岡田 秀明) will become Representative Director and President to facilitate the division of responsibilities among the Representative Directors. In addition, the Company will review its executive structure to further strengthen management in preparation for implementing the Ninth Medium-Term Management Plan, which will begin next fiscal year. |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Effective from the Board of Directors meeting to be held after the conclusion of the 60th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 23 June 2026. The title of the proposal requiring approval is Not disclosed. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.More than 12 years have passed since Kumamoto Yutaka (隈元 裕) became Representative Director and President, and his appointment as Chairman of the Board of PCA CORPORATION is expected to increase his external activities. The changes are intended to facilitate the division of responsibilities among the Representative Directors. The Company will also review its executive structure to strengthen management in preparation for implementing the Ninth Medium-Term Management Plan.