Who is moving to which position
Incoming appointee
2 itemsDeparting officer
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The current Executive Officer and Head of the Corporate Communications Office, Kato Akiko (加藤明子), will draw on the knowledge she has developed and her broad internal and external network in public relations and communications to promote coordination among group companies in Japan and overseas and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, thereby contributing to the enhancement of the corporate value of our group.
Effective 1 November 2026, the Brand Design Office and the Corporate Communications Office will be integrated and reorganised as the Corporate Brand Office. The planning, development and implementation of the group-wide brand and public relations strategies will be integrated with the internal and external corporate communications functions.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Appointment Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Yokokura Aoi (横倉 葵), Kato Akiko (加藤明子) |
| Appointee's new position | Executive Officer, Head of the Corporate Brand Office, Specialist Officer |
| Appointee's previous position | Executive Officer, Head of the Brand Design Office, Executive Officer, Head of the Corporate Communications Office |
| Name of departing officer | Kato Akiko (加藤明子) |
| Former position of departing officer | Executive Officer, Head of the Corporate Communications Office |
| New position of departing officer | Specialist Officer |
| Reason for change | The current Executive Officer and Head of the Corporate Communications Office, Kato Akiko (加藤明子), will draw on the knowledge she has developed and her broad internal and external network in public relations and communications to promote coordination among group companies in Japan and overseas and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, thereby contributing to the enhancement of the corporate value of our group. |
| Details of organizational changes | Effective 1 November 2026, the Brand Design Office and the Corporate Communications Office will be integrated and reorganised as the Corporate Brand Office. The planning, development and implementation of the group-wide brand and public relations strategies will be integrated with the internal and external corporate communications functions. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To integrate the brand strategy, public relations strategy and corporate communications functions, thereby enhancing brand value in coordination with management strategy and business activities, communicating the value provided by the group and its corporate stance, and gaining the understanding and trust of stakeholders. Kato Akiko (加藤明子) will draw on her knowledge and network in public relations and communications to promote coordination among group companies and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.