Who is moving to which position
Resolved 10 November 2026Incoming appointee
1 itemDeparting officer
1 item“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.
Will not remain on the Board of Directors
Appointment based on the policy that outside directors should demonstrate strong capabilities grounded in diverse perspectives and experience as members of the Board of Directors. Nagata Ryoko (永田亮子)'s experience and expertise are expected to provide advice and oversight of the Company's management and further improve the effectiveness of the Board of Directors.
Because Nagata Ryoko (永田亮子) has broadly participated in management at a consumer goods company with global manufacturing, supply chain and marketing operations, including in the food business, new business development, as an executive responsible for CSR and as a full-time audit and supervisory board member, and has extensive experience and achievements as well as substantial expertise in auditing.
The composition of the Nominating Committee, Compensation Committee and Audit Committee will change
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 10 November 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | After the close of the 127th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for late March 2027. Formal appointment is scheduled to be made at the Board of Directors meeting scheduled for the same day. |
| Date of departure | After the close of the 127th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for late March 2027 |
| Name of appointee | Nagata Ryoko (永田亮子) |
| Appointee's new position | Outside Directors |
| Appointee's previous position | Outside Director at HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD. (current), Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member at MEDLEY,INC. (current), Outside Director at 株式会社UACJ (current) |
| Name of departing officer | Goto Yasuko (後藤靖子) |
| Former position of departing officer | Outside Directors |
| New position of departing officer | Retirement |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Will not remain on the Board of Directors |
| Reason for change | Appointment based on the policy that outside directors should demonstrate strong capabilities grounded in diverse perspectives and experience as members of the Board of Directors. Nagata Ryoko (永田亮子)'s experience and expertise are expected to provide advice and oversight of the Company's management and further improve the effectiveness of the Board of Directors. |
| Reasons for appointment | Because Nagata Ryoko (永田亮子) has broadly participated in management at a consumer goods company with global manufacturing, supply chain and marketing operations, including in the food business, new business development, as an executive responsible for CSR and as a full-time audit and supervisory board member, and has extensive experience and achievements as well as substantial expertise in auditing. |
| Number of directors after the change | 12 directors, including 8 outside directors |
| Details of organizational changes | The composition of the Nominating Committee, Compensation Committee and Audit Committee will change |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Required. Director candidates are scheduled to be proposed at the 127th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. The meeting is scheduled to be held in late March 2027. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Nagata Ryoko (永田亮子) was selected because her experience and expertise in business management, new business development, CSR and serving as an audit and supervisory board member at consumer goods companies are expected to contribute to advice and oversight of management and improve the effectiveness of the Board of Directors.