Who is moving to which position
Resolved 28 April 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.
He will not remain on the Board of Directors and is scheduled to become a Senior Executive Officer
In light of changes in the management environment and the need to address important management issues, the Company aims to strengthen its execution capabilities and improve the quality of decision-making by further clarifying the division of oversight and execution responsibilities and placing personnel with extensive knowledge of the business at the core of execution.
During important management deliberations concerning business and management integration, it is essential for personnel with a deep understanding of the business operations to play a central role in execution. The Company therefore intends to utilize Yamamoto Hiroshi's (山本 浩史) knowledge of business operations, technology, production processes and the business structure, as well as his experience as an Audit and Supervisory Committee member. With respect to Minamikawa Akira (南川 明), Not disclosed
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 28 April 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | Effective 1 May 2026 (the appointment of Minamikawa Akira (南川 明) as an outside director is subject to approval at the 68th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 2026) |
| Date of departure | As of 30 April 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Yamamoto Hiroshi (山本 浩史), Minamikawa Akira (南川 明) |
| Appointee's new position | Senior Executive Officer, Special Assignment; Outside Director (Representative Director, SEMI BUSINESS CONSULTING株式会社) |
| Appointee's previous position | Director (full-time Audit and Supervisory Committee member); Representative Director, SEMI BUSINESS CONSULTING株式会社 |
| Name of departing officer | Yamamoto Hiroshi (山本 浩史) |
| Former position of departing officer | Director (full-time Audit and Supervisory Committee member) |
| New position of departing officer | Senior Executive Officer, Special Assignment |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | He will not remain on the Board of Directors and is scheduled to become a Senior Executive Officer |
| Reason for change | In light of changes in the management environment and the need to address important management issues, the Company aims to strengthen its execution capabilities and improve the quality of decision-making by further clarifying the division of oversight and execution responsibilities and placing personnel with extensive knowledge of the business at the core of execution. |
| Reasons for appointment | During important management deliberations concerning business and management integration, it is essential for personnel with a deep understanding of the business operations to play a central role in execution. The Company therefore intends to utilize Yamamoto Hiroshi's (山本 浩史) knowledge of business operations, technology, production processes and the business structure, as well as his experience as an Audit and Supervisory Committee member. With respect to Minamikawa Akira (南川 明), Not disclosed |
| Number of directors after the change | 10 (including 7 outside directors) |
| Filing as an independent officer | If the appointment of Minamikawa Akira (南川 明) is approved, the Company plans to designate Minamikawa Akira (南川 明) as an independent officer and notify the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Required. The proposal is the proposal to appoint Minamikawa Akira (南川 明) as a new outside director, and the meeting is the 68th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 2026. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.In light of changes in the management environment and the need to address important management issues, the Company aims to strengthen its execution capabilities and improve the quality of decision-making by clarifying the division of oversight and execution responsibilities and placing personnel with extensive knowledge of the business at the core of execution. Yamamoto Hiroshi (山本 浩史) will apply his knowledge of business operations, particularly in the front-end process area, as well as his knowledge of technology, production processes and the business structure, together with his oversight experience as an Audit and Supervisory Committee member.