Who is moving to which position
Resolved 11 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.
Will remain on the Board of Directors (scheduled to become Representative Director, Chairman)
The management structure will be refreshed to respond to changes in the business environment surrounding the Group and achieve sustainable growth and an increase in corporate value over the medium to long term.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 11 September 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | Scheduled for 21 October 2026 (the amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and the executive appointments are subject to submission to and approval at the 35th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 21 October 2026) |
| Name of appointee | Tanaka Rikuto (田中 陸登) |
| Appointee's new position | Representative Director and President |
| Appointee's previous position | Deputy Head, Strategy Promotion Office |
| Appointee's date of birth | 18 February 1997 |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | 2026 |
| Number of shares held by the appointee | 0 shares (as of 31 July 2026) |
| Name of departing officer | Tanaka Koji (田中 浩二) |
| Former position of departing officer | Representative Director and President |
| New position of departing officer | Representative director and chairman |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Will remain on the Board of Directors (scheduled to become Representative Director, Chairman) |
| Reason for change | The management structure will be refreshed to respond to changes in the business environment surrounding the Group and achieve sustainable growth and an increase in corporate value over the medium to long term. |
| Number of directors after the change | 6, including 1 Outside Director |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Required. The proposal "Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation" is scheduled to be submitted to the 35th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 21 October 2026. The election of director candidates is also stated to be an agenda item at the same meeting. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The management structure will be refreshed to respond to changes in the business environment and achieve sustainable growth and an increase in corporate value over the medium to long term. The Company intends to leverage Tanaka Rikuto's (田中 陸登) perspective as someone closer to students and younger people, as well as his knowledge in education and research, in management and to drive further business development.