SMILE-UP. presidency to change from Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之) to lawyer Yamada Masayuki (山田将之) (published 28 September 2026)

The story

SMILE-UP.'s president, Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之), was reported to be resigning. A formal announcement regarding the appointment of his successor is still awaited.

Lawyer Yamada Masayuki (山田将之) is scheduled to be appointed as the new president, and is also believed to serve as chief compliance officer. A new management structure is expected to begin in October as a result.

At a glance

ResignationSMILE-UP.'s president, Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之), has resigned.

New presidentYamada Masayuki (山田将之) is expected to become the new president.

OccupationYamada Masayuki (山田将之) is said to be a lawyer and to serve as chief compliance officer.

TimingA new management structure is scheduled to begin in October.

Reference information. Every claim resolves to something the story actually named.

Where this came from

We read each source in full and checked they agree on the core claim.

4/ 4 agree

All of them report the same thing.

news.livedoor.comNews

AgreesOpen

news.yahoo.co.jpNews

AgreesOpen

news.nicovideo.jpNews

AgreesOpen

www.jiji.comNews

AgreesOpen

Read the original articleGo to the source page

Reference information generated from public sources. It does not solicit or advise on investments. Prices are 15-minute delayed.