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Changes in Officers9449GMO internet group,Inc.Information and Communications, Services and Others

Notice Regarding Change in CISO

The CISO of GMO Internet Group will change from Makita Makoto (牧田誠) to Abe Shinji (阿部慎司). After leaving the CISO position, Makita Makoto (牧田誠) is expected to devote himself to the business as Representative Director and President of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd.

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Who is moving to which position

Resolved 19 March 2026

Incoming appointee

1 item
Scheduled Appointment DateFrom 1 April 2026 onward
Abe Shinji (阿部慎司)
Previous positionExecutive Officer, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd.
New positionCISO / Technical Lead, Group Security Measures Office (Security)
生年月日 7 November 1982

Departing officer

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Date of departure31 March 2026
Makita Makoto (牧田誠)Next role stated
Former PositionCISO / Technical and Security Lead, Group Security Measures Office; Representative Director and President, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd.
New positionRepresentative Director and President, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd.

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Reason for departure

As preparations are underway for the listing of the shares of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Makita Makoto (牧田誠) is expected to devote himself to the business as the company's Representative Director and President.

Reason for change

Makita Makoto (牧田誠) is expected to devote himself to the business as Representative Director and President of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd.

Who is moving to which position
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Resolution date19 March 2026
Scheduled Appointment DateFrom 1 April 2026 onward
Date of departure31 March 2026
Name of appointeeAbe Shinji (阿部慎司)
Appointee's new positionCISO / Technical Lead, Group Security Measures Office (Security)
Appointee's previous positionExecutive Officer, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd.
Appointee's date of birth7 November 1982
Name of departing officerMakita Makoto (牧田誠)
Former position of departing officerCISO / Technical and Security Lead, Group Security Measures Office; Representative Director and President, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd.
New position of departing officerRepresentative Director and President, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd.
Reason for departureAs preparations are underway for the listing of the shares of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Makita Makoto (牧田誠) is expected to devote himself to the business as the company's Representative Director and President.
Reason for changeMakita Makoto (牧田誠) is expected to devote himself to the business as Representative Director and President of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd.
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Year the appointee joined the CompanyNumber of shares held by the appointeeWhether the incumbent will remain in officeReasons for appointmentNumber of directors after the changeFiling as an independent officerDetails of organizational changesChange in Corporate Governance StructureSubject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders

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Makita Makoto (牧田誠) is preparing for the listing of the shares of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Co., Ltd. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is expected to devote himself to the business as the company's Representative Director and President.

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