Source disclosure: February 25, 2026
Fujikura Ltd. [5803.T]
TOKYO, Feb 25 (Kyodo) - Fujikura Ltd. (code: 5803), a leading provider of optical fiber solutions, announced on Saturday that it has made changes to its executive leadership structure effective April 1, 2026.
Additionally, Sakuno will assume the position of chairman at America Fujikura Ltd., while Kiyoharu Kawani, currently serving as an executive officer and head of the Information Communications Business Department, will take over as CTO and also manage the Research and Development Department.
The changes come amid the successful early achievement of targets set out in the current medium-term business plan, one year ahead of schedule. Building on this success, the company is now formulating its next medium-term plan, focusing particularly on strengthening its North American operations within the information communications sector. This restructuring aims to ensure the robust execution of the upcoming plans, thereby fostering further growth and sustainable enhancement of corporate value.
Fujikura also outlined the candidates for the 178th ordinary shareholders' meeting scheduled for June 26, 2026. Among them, Iijima and Naoki Okada, the president and CEO, have been nominated for reappointment, along with external directors Rika Osanai, Yoshinori Yamada, and others. Notably, Yamada, who is currently a director and audit committee member, will step down from his auditing role upon conclusion of the meeting and be proposed as a non-audit committee director candidate.
In addition, Yukiko Yuzawa has been nominated as a new candidate for the position of director and audit committee member. All external director nominees are independent of the company’s management, ensuring unbiased oversight. These appointments reflect Fujikura's commitment to maintaining a balanced and capable leadership team dedicated to driving the company forward through strategic planning and operational excellence.
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