Source disclosure: January 16, 2026
ITOCHU Corporation [8001.T]
TOKYO, Jan 16 (Pulse News Wire) – ITOCHU Corporation (8001.T) announced changes in its executive leadership following a board meeting held today. Effective March 31, 2026, Fumihiko Kobayashi and Tsuyoshi Habamura will transition from their roles as vice presidents to advisors.
Additionally, the company confirmed changes in its audit committee members. Keizo Kitada, who served as a permanent auditor since 2009, will step down during the regular shareholders' meeting in June 2026. Kengo Takai, currently an auditor at FamilyMart Co., Ltd., will join the company's audit committee as a permanent auditor at the same shareholder meeting. Nishiguchi, born on April 5, 1967, holds a degree from Hitotsubashi University’s School of Commerce and joined ITOCHU in 1990.
He has extensive experience across various departments within the company and international assignments in China and Osaka. Takai, born on September 20, 1965, graduated from Waseda University’s Faculty of Law in 1990 and began his career at ITOCHU. His roles included managing positions in China, CFO responsibilities in the Machinery Company, and leading the Audit Department. He was appointed as an auditor at FamilyMart Co., Ltd. in May 2024 and officially took up the position in March 2025.
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