Iijima Akemi (飯島彰己) is expected to become the next commissioner of professional baseball, with a business leader who has served as chairman of Mitsui & Co. and vice chairman of Keidanren selected for the role.
Iijima Akemi (飯島彰己) is expected to be appointed as the next commissioner of professional baseball, according to reports. He has held senior positions in the business community for many years, including chairman of Mitsui & Co. and vice chairman of Keidanren.
The appointment is being highlighted as the third consecutive term in which a person from the business community will take office, drawing attention to the future policies and direction of organizational management at the Nippon Professional Baseball Organization.