TOKYO, Apr 20 (Pulse News Wire) – Arcs Company,limited (9948.T) announced today that due to personal reasons, Mr. Shinichi Tanaka, who was previously nominated as an independent committee member, has withdrawn his candidacy.
In response, the board of directors decided to appoint Mr. Akihito Koike as the new independent committee member effective May 26, 2026. Mr. Koike, born in July 1946, brings extensive experience to the role. He joined Japan National Railways in July 1969 and later moved to Hokkaido Railway Co., Ltd. in April 1987.
His career highlights include serving as Executive Vice President and Development Business Division Manager, President, and Chairman of Hokkaido Railway Co., Ltd. Additionally, he currently serves as an outside director of Medical System Network Corporation and Arcs Company,limited. There are no special interests between Mr. Koike and ARCS Company. Furthermore, Mr. Koike has filed his appointment as an independent committee member with the stock exchange where ARCS Company is listed.
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