TOKYO, Jun 15 (Pulse News Wire) – Ecomott Inc. (3987.T) confirmed today that its representative director, Takaya Irazawa, intends to run for mayor of Sapporo in next spring's election.
The decision was reported in the Hokkaido Shimbun dated June 13, 2026. At a board meeting scheduled for today, the company expects to finalize plans for transitioning leadership roles due to this development.
Ecomott emphasized that despite the personal political aspirations of its top executive, the company remains committed to maintaining neutrality in its operations and avoiding involvement in partisan politics. "We want to assure our stakeholders that our business activities will continue without interruption," stated Managing Director Kenyu Takeda.
"Our focus remains firmly on delivering value to our shareholders and customers while respecting the individual pursuits of our team members." This move comes amid growing interest in local governance changes across Japan, highlighting the potential impact of such high-profile departures on corporate management structures.
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