Who is moving to which position
Resolved 30 September 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.
The Company received and accepted his request to retire as representative director and director in order to entrust management to the next generation and pursue further growth of the Company and an even stronger management structure.
Will not remain on the Board of Directors
In light of the steady development of the next-generation talent who will lead the business and the deepening pool of talent capable of assuming management responsibilities, to entrust management to the next generation and pursue further growth of the Company and an even stronger management structure.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 30 September 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Date of departure | 30 September 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Imai Mitsuo (今井 光郎) |
| Appointee's new position | Honorary Chairman |
| Appointee's previous position | Representative director and chairman |
| Name of departing officer | Imai Mitsuo (今井 光郎) |
| Former position of departing officer | Representative director and chairman |
| New position of departing officer | Honorary Chairman |
| Reason for departure | The Company received and accepted his request to retire as representative director and director in order to entrust management to the next generation and pursue further growth of the Company and an even stronger management structure. |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Will not remain on the Board of Directors |
| Reason for change | In light of the steady development of the next-generation talent who will lead the business and the deepening pool of talent capable of assuming management responsibilities, to entrust management to the next generation and pursue further growth of the Company and an even stronger management structure. |
Items this document does not state (9)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To entrust management to the next generation and pursue further growth of the Company and an enhanced management structure. The Company also explained that the next-generation talent who will lead the business has steadily developed, broadening the pool of talent capable of assuming management responsibilities.