Who is moving to which position
Resolved 1 September 2026Incoming appointee
1 itemDeparting officer
Expiration of term
Scheduled to continue in office as a candidate for re-election
To further strengthen the management structure
Since joining the Company, Otsu Hayato (大津 勇人) has led the Company's new business areas, including the operation of Japan's first esports-dedicated facility, e-sports SQUARE, production of major esports tournaments, the launch of its brand production business and expansion into the content creation business. He has extensive business experience in the esports and content fields and the ability to execute the creation of new businesses. The Company has determined that his leadership can continue to contribute to the further growth of the Group as a whole and enhancement of corporate value.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 1 September 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | At the conclusion of the 11th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 25 September 2026 (subject to approval of the election at the General Meeting of Shareholders) |
| Date of departure | At the conclusion of the 11th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 25 September 2026 (expiration of the term of office; however, the names of the individual departing directors are not disclosed) |
| Name of appointee | Otsu Hayato (大津 勇人) |
| Appointee's new position | Candidate for Director (excluding directors who serve as Audit and Supervisory Committee members) |
| Appointee's previous position | Executive Officer (current), General Manager of the Content Creation Business Division (current) |
| Appointee's date of birth | 21 April 1996 |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | 2016 |
| Former position of departing officer | Directors (excluding directors serving as Audit and Supervisory Committee members) |
| New position of departing officer | Submitted as a proposal for election as a candidate for re-election |
| Reason for departure | Expiration of term |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Scheduled to continue in office as a candidate for re-election |
| Reason for change | To further strengthen the management structure |
| Reasons for appointment | Since joining the Company, Otsu Hayato (大津 勇人) has led the Company's new business areas, including the operation of Japan's first esports-dedicated facility, e-sports SQUARE, production of major esports tournaments, the launch of its brand production business and expansion into the content creation business. He has extensive business experience in the esports and content fields and the ability to execute the creation of new businesses. The Company has determined that his leadership can continue to contribute to the further growth of the Group as a whole and enhancement of corporate value. |
| Number of directors after the change | 4 directors (including 1 Outside Director; excluding directors who are Audit & Supervisory Committee Members) |
| Filing as an independent officer | Tamura Seiya (田村 征也) is scheduled to continue to be designated as an Independent Officer following approval of his re-election |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Yes. A proposal for the election of 4 directors other than directors who are Audit & Supervisory Committee Members will be submitted to the 11th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 25 September 2026 |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To further strengthen the management structure. In addition, with respect to Otsu Hayato (大津 勇人), to leverage his extensive business experience in the esports and content fields and his ability to execute the creation of new businesses for the future growth of the Group as a whole and enhancement of corporate value.