Who is moving to which position
Resolved 17 April 2026Incoming appointee
1 itemDeparting officer
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Furuya is expected to be away from his duties for a certain period for health reasons. As Representative Director, he will retire upon expiration of his term.
Will not remain on the Board of Directors but will remain with the Company as Senior Executive Officer
As Furuya Takayuki (古谷 孝之), currently Representative Director, Senior Executive Officer and CFO, is expected to be away from his duties for a certain period for health reasons, the Board of Directors discussed the matter and, in view of the importance of allowing him to focus on his health, decided to appoint Tajima Chijo (田島 知浄), currently Executive Officer and General Manager of the Secretariat Department, as CFO effective today and to nominate Tajima as a candidate for Director and Representative Executive Officer after the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026.
Tajima Chijo (田島 知浄) has extensive knowledge and experience in finance and dialogue with the capital markets through a career as General Manager of the Finance Department.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 17 April 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | Will assume the position of CFO effective 17 April 2026. The Board of Directors is scheduled to formally resolve the appointment as Director and Representative Executive Officer after the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026, subject to approval at the general meeting. |
| Date of departure | Upon conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Tajima Chijo (田島 知浄) |
| Appointee's new position | Director, Representative Executive Officer and CFO (予定) |
| Appointee's previous position | Executive Officer, General Manager of the Secretariat Department |
| Appointee's date of birth | 14 October 1967 |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | 1990 |
| Number of shares held by the appointee | 54,867 shares (record date not stated) |
| Name of departing officer | Furuya Takayuki (古谷 孝之) |
| Former position of departing officer | Representative Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer |
| New position of departing officer | Senior Executive Officer |
| Reason for departure | Furuya is expected to be away from his duties for a certain period for health reasons. As Representative Director, he will retire upon expiration of his term. |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Will not remain on the Board of Directors but will remain with the Company as Senior Executive Officer |
| Reason for change | As Furuya Takayuki (古谷 孝之), currently Representative Director, Senior Executive Officer and CFO, is expected to be away from his duties for a certain period for health reasons, the Board of Directors discussed the matter and, in view of the importance of allowing him to focus on his health, decided to appoint Tajima Chijo (田島 知浄), currently Executive Officer and General Manager of the Secretariat Department, as CFO effective today and to nominate Tajima as a candidate for Director and Representative Executive Officer after the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026. |
| Reasons for appointment | Tajima Chijo (田島 知浄) has extensive knowledge and experience in finance and dialogue with the capital markets through a career as General Manager of the Finance Department. |
| Number of directors after the change | 9 (including 6 Outside Directors) |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Required. The Company plans to submit a proposal for the election of director candidates at the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026, followed by a Board of Directors resolution to appoint 3 Executive Officers. The specific meeting date has not been stated. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The change was decided because Furuya Takayuki (古谷 孝之) is expected to be away from his duties for a certain period for health reasons, and the Company considers it important for him to focus on his health. Tajima Chijo (田島 知浄) was selected because, through a career as General Manager of the Finance Department, Tajima has developed extensive knowledge and experience in finance and dialogue with the capital markets.