Effective 1 October 2026, the Company will introduce a structure in which the roles of CEO will be added to the Representative Director and Chairman, COO to the Representative Director and President, and CFO to the Senior Managing Director. The roles of management oversight and business execution will be clarified, with responsibilities divided among the CEO, COO and CFO.
To further strengthen group management and enhance corporate governance, the Company will introduce a senior executive structure.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 7 September 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | Effective 1 October 2026. There is no statement that shareholder approval is a condition. |
| Name of appointee | Hasegawa Yoshihiro (長谷川 吉弘), Taninaka Ichiro (谷中一朗), Taoka Shunichiro (田岡俊一郎) |
| Appointee's new position | Representative Director and Chairman, CEO (Chief Executive Officer), Representative Director and President, concurrently President and Executive Officer, COO (Chief Operating Officer), Senior Managing Director, concurrently Senior Executive Officer, CFO (Chief Financial Officer) |
| Reason for change | To further strengthen group management and enhance corporate governance, the Company will introduce a senior executive structure. |
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To further strengthen group management and enhance corporate governance by clarifying responsibility and authority for management strategy, business execution and financial strategy, and to establish a decision-making structure that is faster and more effective. The Company also aims to further clarify the roles of management oversight and business execution and strengthen dialogue with shareholders, investors and other stakeholders.