Who is moving to which position
Resolved 31 March 2026Incoming appointee
2 itemsDeparting officer
2 itemsScheduled to retire as a director; post-retirement position: Not disclosed
To continue strengthening the Board of Directors' management oversight function
Ilham Kadri has experience and expertise in corporate management and sustainability, having served as CEO of a global chemical manufacturer and as chair of global economic and industry organizations. Chino Masahiko (知野雅彦) has experience and expertise in corporate management, accounting, auditing and consulting, having served as Co-Chairman of a global accounting firm.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 31 March 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | Following approval at the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026 (specific effective date: Not disclosed) |
| Name of appointee | Ilham Kadri, Chino Masahiko (知野雅彦) |
| Appointee's new position | Outside Director (Nomination Committee member, Audit Committee member), Outside Director (Chair of the Audit Committee) |
| Appointee's previous position | Current Director of A.O. Smith Corporation (United States) / Director of L'Oréal (France), Current Co-Chairman of KPMG Japan |
| Appointee's date of birth | 14 February 1969, 26 October 1963 |
| Name of departing officer | Ihara Katsumi (井原勝美), Yamamoto Takatoshi (山本高稔) |
| Former position of departing officer | Current Outside Director, Current Outside Director / Outside Director of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Scheduled to retire as a director; post-retirement position: Not disclosed |
| Reason for change | To continue strengthening the Board of Directors' management oversight function |
| Reasons for appointment | Ilham Kadri has experience and expertise in corporate management and sustainability, having served as CEO of a global chemical manufacturer and as chair of global economic and industry organizations. Chino Masahiko (知野雅彦) has experience and expertise in corporate management, accounting, auditing and consulting, having served as Co-Chairman of a global accounting firm. |
| Number of directors after the change | 12 directors, including 9 outside directors |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Required. A proposal to elect the director candidates is scheduled to be submitted to the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026 (meeting date: Not disclosed) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The purpose is to continue strengthening the Board of Directors' management oversight function. The new candidates have been nominated based on their experience and expertise in corporate management, sustainability, accounting, auditing and consulting, among other areas. The company also aims to enhance corporate value by reflecting global and diverse perspectives in management and achieving transformation into the "true One Hitachi," centered on digital technology, together with sustainable growth.