Who is moving to which position
Resolved 6 April 2026Incoming appointee
4 itemsDeparting officer
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Kawabe Kentaro (川邊 健太郎), Hasumi Maiko (蓮見 麻衣子) and Kunihiro Tadashi (國廣 正) are scheduled to retire upon the expiration of their terms.
Neither will remain on the Board of Directors.
Kawabe Kentaro (川邊 健太郎) will retire as Representative Director because he will retire as a director upon the expiration of his term. The other candidates are being nominated to contribute to the execution of the Company's Group growth strategy, enhancement of corporate value and strengthening of the governance framework.
Sakaue Ryosuke (坂上 亮介): In light of his knowledge and track record in finance and accounting, capital policy, M&A, corporate governance and engagement with investors, he is considered suitable for advancing the growth strategy and strengthening the governance framework. Tamatsuka Genichi (玉塚 元一): In light of his management experience as representative director and president of multiple operating companies and his expertise in group management and global expansion, he is expected to provide advice and recommendations that contribute to enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term. Shimizu Aki (清水 亜希): In light of her legal expertise as a judge, public prosecutor and attorney, as well as her experience as an outside director serving as an Audit and Supervisory Committee Member, she is expected to strengthen the oversight function of management and provide advice and recommendations on overall management. Hida Hiroshi (飛田 博): In light of his knowledge and experience in legal affairs and corporate governance as an attorney, he is expected to provide advice and recommendations that contribute to strengthening the governance framework.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 6 April 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | Subject to approval at the 31st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 19 June 2026, they are scheduled to take office after the conclusion of the meeting. |
| Date of departure | At the conclusion of the 31st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 19 June 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Sakaue Ryosuke (坂上 亮介), Tamatsuka Genichi (玉塚 元一), Shimizu Aki (清水 亜希), Hida Hiroshi (飛田 博) |
| Appointee's new position | Director and CFO (Chief Financial Officer), Outside Director (Independent Officer), Outside Director (Independent Officer) and Audit and Supervisory Committee Member, Substitute Outside Director serving as an Audit and Supervisory Committee Member |
| Appointee's previous position | Senior Executive Officer and CFO (Chief Financial Officer), Not disclosed, Not disclosed, Not disclosed |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | Sakaue Ryosuke (坂上 亮介): 2008. Tamatsuka Genichi (玉塚 元一), Shimizu Aki (清水 亜希) and Hida Hiroshi (飛田 博): Not disclosed |
| Name of departing officer | Kawabe Kentaro (川邊 健太郎), Hasumi Maiko (蓮見 麻衣子), Kunihiro Tadashi (國廣 正) |
| Former position of departing officer | Representative director and chairman, Outside Director (Independent Officer) and Audit and Supervisory Committee Member, Outside Director (Independent Officer) and Audit and Supervisory Committee Member |
| New position of departing officer | Retirement, Retirement, Retirement |
| Reason for departure | Kawabe Kentaro (川邊 健太郎), Hasumi Maiko (蓮見 麻衣子) and Kunihiro Tadashi (國廣 正) are scheduled to retire upon the expiration of their terms. |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Neither will remain on the Board of Directors. |
| Reason for change | Kawabe Kentaro (川邊 健太郎) will retire as Representative Director because he will retire as a director upon the expiration of his term. The other candidates are being nominated to contribute to the execution of the Company's Group growth strategy, enhancement of corporate value and strengthening of the governance framework. |
| Reasons for appointment | Sakaue Ryosuke (坂上 亮介): In light of his knowledge and track record in finance and accounting, capital policy, M&A, corporate governance and engagement with investors, he is considered suitable for advancing the growth strategy and strengthening the governance framework. Tamatsuka Genichi (玉塚 元一): In light of his management experience as representative director and president of multiple operating companies and his expertise in group management and global expansion, he is expected to provide advice and recommendations that contribute to enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term. Shimizu Aki (清水 亜希): In light of her legal expertise as a judge, public prosecutor and attorney, as well as her experience as an outside director serving as an Audit and Supervisory Committee Member, she is expected to strengthen the oversight function of management and provide advice and recommendations on overall management. Hida Hiroshi (飛田 博): In light of his knowledge and experience in legal affairs and corporate governance as an attorney, he is expected to provide advice and recommendations that contribute to strengthening the governance framework. |
| Number of directors after the change | 7 (including 5 outside directors) |
| Filing as an independent officer | Tamatsuka Genichi (玉塚 元一), Shimizu Aki (清水 亜希) and Hida Hiroshi (飛田 博) are scheduled to be reported as Independent Officers after approval of their election. Takahashi Yuko (髙橋 祐子) has already been reported as an Independent Officer. |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Required. Proposals for the election of director candidates and substitute candidates for directors serving as Audit and Supervisory Committee Members at the 31st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. The meeting is scheduled for 19 June 2026. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Kawabe Kentaro (川邊 健太郎) will retire as Representative Director because he will retire as a director upon the expiration of his term. The Company explains that the other candidates are being nominated so that their knowledge and experience in finance and accounting, corporate management, legal affairs and other areas can contribute to the execution of the growth strategy, enhancement of corporate value and strengthening of the governance framework.