Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. [5019.T]
TOKYO, May 12 (Pulse News Wire) – Idemitsu Kosan CO.,LTD. (5019.T) announced leadership changes effective June 24, 2026, following its board meeting .
The changes will be formally decided at the company's 111th Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026. Key appointments include: - Kito Shunichi moving from Chairman to President and CEO, holding 199,440 shares. - Sakai Norimasa remaining as President and CEO, with 128,449 shares. - Hirano Atsuhiko continuing as Deputy President COO. - Sawada Masahiko transitioning to Deputy President CSO, responsible for safety and environmental management.
Newly appointed directors include: - Sakata Takashi as CFO. - Ikehata Kazuma as CHRO. - Suzuka Shinobu as external director. Retiring members are: - Kikukawa Takeshi as external director. - Kodama Hidefumi as auditor.
The revised structure will strengthen the company’s governance framework, aligning roles with strategic priorities.
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