SMILE-UP. President Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之), who has overseen compensation following the former Johnny's scandal, announced his departure effective 30 September. The company said future compensation work would primarily involve matters requiring legal determinations.
SMILE-UP. President Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之) announced at a press conference in Tokyo that he would leave the presidency effective 30 September. Chief Compliance Officer Yamada Masayuki (山田将之) will concurrently serve as president effective 1 October.
According to the Victim Relief Committee established by the company, 1,047 cases of harm had been reported to date. Compensation had been provided in 578 cases, while 231 claimants had been notified that compensation would not be provided because the harm could not be confirmed. A total of 9 lawsuits are pending.
Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之) explained that future compensation work would primarily involve matters requiring legal procedures and expert determinations. Fujishima Keiko (藤島景子) will remain a representative director, and the compensation arrangements will continue.
Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之) said he had no intention of bringing relief efforts for victims to a close and indicated that he would continue to address the issue in his personal capacity even after leaving the presidency.