Who is moving to which position
Resolved 30 October 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.
To take seriously management responsibility for several years of poor performance in the footwear business and the recent deterioration in performance, and to clarify accountability
Will remain a director without representative authority
To take seriously management responsibility for several years of poor performance in the footwear business and the recent deterioration in performance, and to clarify accountability
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 30 October 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Date of departure | 30 October 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Kaneko Masayuki (金子 将幸) |
| Appointee's new position | Representative Director, President and Head of Footwear Business |
| Appointee's previous position | Director and Head of Footwear Business |
| Appointee's date of birth | 27 July 1970 |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | 2025 |
| Number of shares held by the appointee | 590,000 shares (record date: Not disclosed) |
| Name of departing officer | Kasai Shingo (笠井 信剛) |
| Former position of departing officer | Representative Director, President and Head of Corporate Planning Office |
| New position of departing officer | Director (without representative authority) |
| Reason for departure | To take seriously management responsibility for several years of poor performance in the footwear business and the recent deterioration in performance, and to clarify accountability |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Will remain a director without representative authority |
| Reason for change | To take seriously management responsibility for several years of poor performance in the footwear business and the recent deterioration in performance, and to clarify accountability |
Items this document does not state (6)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.After several years of poor performance in the footwear business and the recent deterioration in performance, Kasai Shingo (笠井 信剛) offered to resign as Representative Director, having taken seriously his management responsibility and wishing to clarify accountability. The recovery of earning power and strengthening of the management foundation are also identified as important issues.