Who is moving to which position
Resolved 12 November 2026Incoming appointee
3 itemsExpiration of term
Since the establishment of the AI Strategy Division in March 2026, the company has been developing and providing AI-based solutions focused primarily on 3 areas: intellectual property, entertainment and manufacturers. It will now enter a phase of accelerating the commercialisation and monetisation of these solutions. These changes are intended to strengthen the management structure for the commercialisation and monetisation of AI solutions. Takaya Yasuhisa (高谷 康久), currently Representative Director and President, will change to Representative Director, Chairman and President, taking responsibility for both formulating group management policies and executing the business, and overseeing the growth strategy for the company as a whole, including this business.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 12 November 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | 16 December 2026 (at the conclusion of the 29th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders). Each candidate is scheduled to formally take office following approval by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. The changes in officers are scheduled to be formally decided at the Board of Directors meeting following the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. |
| Date of departure | 16 December 2026 (the terms of office of the 3 incumbent directors expire at the conclusion of the 29th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders) |
| Name of appointee | Takaya Yasuhisa (高谷 康久), Sato Shin (佐藤 伸), Noda Chihiro (野田 知寛) |
| Appointee's new position | Representative Director, Chairman and President, Senior Managing Director, Managing Director |
| Appointee's previous position | Representative director and president, Managing Director, Directors |
| Reason for departure | Expiration of term |
| Reason for change | Since the establishment of the AI Strategy Division in March 2026, the company has been developing and providing AI-based solutions focused primarily on 3 areas: intellectual property, entertainment and manufacturers. It will now enter a phase of accelerating the commercialisation and monetisation of these solutions. These changes are intended to strengthen the management structure for the commercialisation and monetisation of AI solutions. Takaya Yasuhisa (高谷 康久), currently Representative Director and President, will change to Representative Director, Chairman and President, taking responsibility for both formulating group management policies and executing the business, and overseeing the growth strategy for the company as a whole, including this business. |
| Number of directors after the change | 3 directors (excluding directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members). The number of outside directors is Not disclosed. |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Required. The election of 3 directors is scheduled to be proposed at the 29th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 16 December 2026. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The purpose is to strengthen the management structure for the commercialisation and monetisation of AI solutions. Takaya Yasuhisa (高谷 康久) will be responsible for both formulating group management policies and executing the business, and will oversee the growth strategy for the company as a whole.