Who is moving to which position
Resolved 31 July 2026Departing officer
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He will resign as a director in order to transfer day-to-day management decisions and business execution to the new management structure following the completion of the transition of management and transfer of authority, which have been undertaken since January 2026.
He will not remain on the Board of Directors but is expected to remain with the company as an employee
To transfer day-to-day management decisions and business execution to the new management structure following the completion of the transition of management and transfer of authority, which have been undertaken since January 2026
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 31 July 2026 |
| Date of departure | 31 July 2026 |
| Name of departing officer | Kato Koichi Leo (加藤公一レオ) |
| Former position of departing officer | Chairman of the Board |
| New position of departing officer | Founder and Chairman (company employee) |
| Reason for departure | He will resign as a director in order to transfer day-to-day management decisions and business execution to the new management structure following the completion of the transition of management and transfer of authority, which have been undertaken since January 2026. |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | He will not remain on the Board of Directors but is expected to remain with the company as an employee |
| Reason for change | To transfer day-to-day management decisions and business execution to the new management structure following the completion of the transition of management and transfer of authority, which have been undertaken since January 2026 |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The transition of management and transfer of authority, which have been undertaken since January 2026, have been completed, and day-to-day management decisions and business execution will be transferred to the new management structure. Following his resignation, he is expected to support the company's PR and public relations activities, enhancement of brand value, creation of new business opportunities and other activities.