Who is moving to which position
Resolved 24 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.
Continuing in office as Director
To achieve the early rebuilding of the shoe business and improve its profitability, the company will transition to a new structure led by the business rebuilding effort.
Kaneko Masayuki (金子 将幸) has extensive industry expertise and a track record of success, and has a deep understanding of the company's issues from his service as an outside director. He will therefore be appointed as the person responsible for executing the business.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 24 April 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Kaneko Masayuki (金子 将幸) |
| Appointee's new position | Director (Head of the Shoe Business Division) |
| Appointee's previous position | Outside directors |
| Name of departing officer | Kaneko Masayuki (金子 将幸) |
| Former position of departing officer | Outside directors |
| New position of departing officer | Director (Head of the Shoe Business Division) |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Continuing in office as Director |
| Reason for change | To achieve the early rebuilding of the shoe business and improve its profitability, the company will transition to a new structure led by the business rebuilding effort. |
| Reasons for appointment | Kaneko Masayuki (金子 将幸) has extensive industry expertise and a track record of success, and has a deep understanding of the company's issues from his service as an outside director. He will therefore be appointed as the person responsible for executing the business. |
Items this document does not state (10)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The purpose is to promptly rebuild the shoe business and improve its profitability, respond quickly to issues arising from the weaker yen and rising raw material, manufacturing, logistics and other costs, implement structural reforms, and strengthen the business foundation.