Who is moving to which position
Resolved 23 April 2026Incoming appointee
1 itemFollowing a review of the incumbent directors’ skills matrix, the company concluded that it newly needs a person with global experience and experience in the asset management business, as well as advanced expertise in capital markets, M&A and IT.
Namatame Masashi (生田目 雅史) has extensive professional and global knowledge and deep experience across the banking, securities, insurance and asset management industries. He has also overseen the digital strategy of a major listed corporate group, has extensive IT expertise, and has experience serving as an outside director of a listed company.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 23 April 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | After the 22nd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 2026, subject to approval at the general meeting of shareholders. The date of the meeting has not been determined. |
| Name of appointee | Namatame Masashi (生田目 雅史) |
| Appointee's new position | Director, Outside and Independent (candidate for independent officer) |
| Appointee's previous position | Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, Senior Executive Officer (scheduled) |
| Appointee's date of birth | 27 September 1964 |
| Reason for change | Following a review of the incumbent directors’ skills matrix, the company concluded that it newly needs a person with global experience and experience in the asset management business, as well as advanced expertise in capital markets, M&A and IT. |
| Reasons for appointment | Namatame Masashi (生田目 雅史) has extensive professional and global knowledge and deep experience across the banking, securities, insurance and asset management industries. He has also overseen the digital strategy of a major listed corporate group, has extensive IT expertise, and has experience serving as an outside director of a listed company. |
| Number of directors after the change | 11 (including 7 outside directors) |
| Filing as an independent officer | The company plans to newly file a notification designating Namatame Masashi (生田目 雅史) as an independent officer. |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Yes. A proposal for the election of director candidates is scheduled to be submitted to the 22nd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. The meeting is scheduled for June 2026; the date, time and venue have not been determined. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The company highly values the incumbent directors’ attendance and contributions to discussions and determined that significantly revamping the current structure would not be appropriate amid major changes in the business environment. At the same time, the company determined that new perspectives are needed to ensure the board’s sustainability over the medium to long term, including expertise in global business, asset management, capital markets, M&A and IT.