Following the former president's resignation over the data falsification scandal, Chubu Electric appointed new president Minoru Yasui (安井 稔), who visited Omaezaki, home to a nuclear power plant, on his first day in office.
The former president is reported to have resigned after being held responsible for the data falsification scandal. Chubu Electric announced its new management structure, with Minoru Yasui (安井 稔) taking office as the new president.
The new president's appointment is effective today, confirming that the company is moving ahead with a reshuffle of its management structure.
On his first day in office, he visited Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, where a nuclear power plant is located, and met with the mayor.
The mayor of Omaezaki said the visit was "considered extremely important" and indicated an intention to closely monitor the company's response going forward.