Source disclosure: February 17, 2026
FUSO CHEMICAL CO.,LTD. [4368.T]
TOKYO, Feb 17 (Pulse News Wire) – Fuso Chemical CO.,LTD. (4368.T) announced organizational changes and personnel movements effective February 17, 2026, following its board meeting held on that day.
Additionally, the company appointed a new external director candidate who will be officially confirmed during its 69th ordinary shareholders' meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026. Key organizational adjustments include the dissolution of the International Department within the Business Development Headquarters and the establishment of a Purchasing and Operations Division. Other changes involve the abolition of certain departments and renaming others to align with strategic goals and improve governance. Notably, Fusobusan Corporation, which was transferred to Fuso Chemical in 2024, will dissolve by the end of the fiscal year without impacting consolidated financial statements. In personnel moves, several executives will take on new roles beginning April 1, 2026.
Among them, Tomoki Sugimoto will transition from Executive Director to President of the Electronic Materials Business Unit, while Yoshihiro Tominaga will join as an External Independent Director. Additionally, Yasuhiko Yamakawa will move from General Manager of Qingdao Fusobusan Refining & Processing Co., Ltd. to Head of Business Development Headquarters. Fuso Chemical also selected Yoshihiro Tominaga, formerly CFO and CEO of Panasonic subsidiaries, as a potential independent outside director. His extensive experience in management and oversight within Panasonic Group positions him well to serve as an independent director focusing on manufacturing operations.
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