Asahi Printing TO REVAMP ORGANIZATION AND INTRODUCE EXECUTIVE OFFICER SYSTEM

TOKYO, May 25 (Pulse News Wire) – Asahi Printing CO.,LTD. (3951.T) announced organizational changes and the introduction of an executive officer system effective July 1, 2026.

The company also detailed planned personnel movements scheduled for June 25, 2026, pending approval at its upcoming annual shareholders' meeting. Key organizational adjustments include renaming the Sales Planning Department to the Sales Strategy Department to enhance sales strategies and discontinuing the Factory Reorganization Promotion Office due to progress in factory reorganizations within the labeling business. Additionally, the company plans to establish new departments such as the Kyoto Technical Division focused on facility maintenance in Kyoto and the Tokyo Information Systems Division aimed at strengthening IT functions in the capital region. Regarding the executive officer system, ASAHI PRINTING aims to streamline decision-making processes and improve supervisory functions while expanding opportunities for talent development. The system will take effect on June 25, 2026, contingent upon board approval. Scheduled leadership transitions involve several key positions, including Harleigh (Malaysia) Sdn.

Bhd. Director Asahi Shigeki moving to the role of President and CEO, and Kintapress & Packaging (M) Sdn. Bhd. Director Fukuda Toshiyukiserving as Deputy President and Executive Officer. Other notable appointments include Fujita Kazuhito becoming Production Manager and Nakajima Ryota taking up the position of Sales Strategy Department Head. Further personnel changes set for July 1, 2026, include Horida Akira assuming the role of Toyama Branch Manager and Ishibashi Takuya being promoted to Makeup Sales Department Manager.