Ehime Orange Vikings announced that Nakane Yuka (中根 弓佳) will become Representative Director and President effective 1 September 2026, that a new Executive Vice President will also be appointed, and that the club will transition to a new management structure. A statement from retiring Representative Director and President Kitano Junya (北野 順哉) has also been released.
株式会社エヒメスポーツエンターテイメント announced that the Representative Director and President will change effective 1 September 2026, that a new Executive Vice President will also be appointed, and that the company will transition to a new management structure. Under the new structure, the company plans to manage the business and the club as an integrated operation.
A statement on the appointment of Nakane Yuka (中根 弓佳) as the new Representative Director was released. While expressing gratitude for the support of fans, partners, local governments and associations, the statement outlined the club’s future initiatives and identified “もっと、沸く。” as this season’s theme. It also stated that the club aims to create social value through collaboration with the local community.
In a farewell statement, the company reported that Kitano Junya (北野 順哉) will retire as Representative Director and President. The statement noted that, during his tenure, the club experienced changes including the top team’s progress, the decision to enter B.LEAGUE ONE and a change in ownership, and expressed the intention to pursue management in a new phase under strong ownership.
The club stated that it will continue to grow in collaboration with the local community and promote initiatives that improve the basketball environment and contribute to the region’s future.