Who is moving to which position
Resolved 26 October 2026Incoming appointee
2 itemsDeparting officer
2 items“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 become Chairman of the Board without representative authority, Expiration of term
Remains on the Board of Directors, Will not remain on the Board of Directors
To clarify the roles of each director further and pursue initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate value.
Fukuhara Seiko (福原聖子) has supported the business over the years as a member of the founding family and has a deep understanding of the "Technology First" philosophy and the concept of "engineer-led organisational management," in order to demonstrate the founding family's strong commitment. Regarding Ayusawa Jun (鮎沢潤): Not disclosed.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 26 October 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | 26 November 2026 (subject to approval at the 18th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and a resolution of the Board of Directors following the meeting) |
| Date of departure | 26 November 2026 (Shinoda Yosuke (篠田庸介), at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders) |
| Name of appointee | Fukuhara Seiko (福原聖子), Ayusawa Jun (鮎沢潤) |
| Appointee's new position | Directors, Outside Directors |
| Appointee's previous position | Joined the Company (currently in office), Representative Director of ハイブリッドサービス株式会社 (currently in office), among other positions |
| Appointee's date of birth | 21 July 1975, 5 September 1976 |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | 2010, Not disclosed |
| Number of shares held by the appointee | 4,063,000 shares (as of 31 August 2026), 0 shares |
| Name of departing officer | Yamada Yuichiro (山田雄一郎), Shinoda Yosuke (篠田庸介) |
| Former position of departing officer | Representative director and chairman, Outside Directors |
| New position of departing officer | Chairman of the Board, Retirement |
| Reason for departure | Will become Chairman of the Board without representative authority, Expiration of term |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Remains on the Board of Directors, Will not remain on the Board of Directors |
| Reason for change | To clarify the roles of each director further and pursue initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate value. |
| Reasons for appointment | Fukuhara Seiko (福原聖子) has supported the business over the years as a member of the founding family and has a deep understanding of the "Technology First" philosophy and the concept of "engineer-led organisational management," in order to demonstrate the founding family's strong commitment. Regarding Ayusawa Jun (鮎沢潤): Not disclosed. |
| Number of directors after the change | 8, including 3 outside directors |
| Filing as an independent officer | Ayusawa Jun (鮎沢潤) is scheduled to be notified to the Tokyo Stock Exchange as an independent officer upon appointment as an Outside Director. |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Requires approval of the director appointments at the 18th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 26 November 2026, and a resolution of the Board of Directors following the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders |
Items this document does not state (2)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The objectives are to clarify the roles of each director, establish a strong growth trajectory by overcoming the challenging market environment, enhance corporate value, comply with the revised criteria for maintaining a listing, and accelerate decision-making.