Iijima Akimi (飯島彰己) designated as the next commissioner; Commissioner Sakakibara Sadanobu (榊原定征) to become an adviser after leaving office at the Professional Baseball Owners' Meeting

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The Professional Baseball Owners' Meeting was held in Tokyo, where the designation of Iijima Akimi (飯島彰己) as the next commissioner was unanimously approved. Following formal approval at the November owners' meeting, he is scheduled to take office effective 7 December.

Commissioner Sakakibara Sadanobu (榊原定征) will leave office after completing two four-year terms and will become an adviser thereafter.

The selection process has been conducted since last year by a committee comprising the owners of the Yomiuri Giants, Hanshin Tigers, Orix Buffaloes, Saitama Seibu Lions, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Yokohama DeNA BayStars. Iijima was chosen following recommendations from multiple owners. He was evaluated as a business leader, having served as president of Mitsui & Co., with international experience.

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Date of appointmentFormal approval will follow the November meeting, with the appointment effective 7 December

Name of designated appointeeIijima Akimi (飯島彰己) designated as the next commissioner

Position after leaving officeSakakibara Sadanobu (榊原定征) will become an adviser after leaving office

Career highlightsFormer president of Mitsui & Co.; recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Grand Cordon

Selection processRecommended by multiple owners and designated for appointment

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