IWATSUKA CONFECTIONERY CO.,LTD. [2221.T]
TOKYO, May 20 (Pulse News Wire) – Iwatsuka Confectionery CO.,LTD. (2221.T) announced today that its board of directors meeting held on May 20 decided to redefine the roles and responsibilities of executive directors ahead of the 73rd annual general shareholders' meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026.
The redefinition aims to enhance decision-making speed and strengthen operational functions while improving governance transparency and sustaining corporate value. Under the new structure, executive directors will operate based on their respective authority and responsibility without adopting the Chief Officer system. Key changes include: - Makino Shunzo, former Chairman, now serves as CEO focusing on long-term strategic advice and oversight. - Makita Daishiro, President and COO, retains overall business execution and final accountability for strategy implementation.
- Kobayashi Haruhito, Senior Managing Director, oversees logistics management and production efficiency. - Aoyama Hideyuki, Marketing Director, drives brand value enhancement and customer base expansion. - Wakatsuki Kiyohiko, Manufacturing Director, leads manufacturing improvements and capacity optimization. - Takebe Masanobu, newly appointed Corporate Officer and Director, manages risk management and internal controls.
The official appointment of the directors will be finalized upon resolution at the upcoming shareholder meeting on June 25, 2026.
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