Japan Communications Inc. [9424.T]
TOKYO, May 07 (Pulse News Wire) – Japan Communications Inc. (9424.T) announced today that its board of directors has decided on candidates for director and audit committee member positions, which will be presented at the upcoming 30th regular shareholders’ meeting scheduled for June 26, 2026.
The company continues to maintain a majority independent director and audit committee structure since its listing. Among the current directors, Fukuda Naohisa and Yamada Yoshihiko's terms will expire upon conclusion of the 30th regular shareholders' meeting. Their reappointment will be proposed along with other existing members. Additionally, Inoue Shinichi’s term as auditor will also conclude at the same time, and his reappointment will be put forward. Fukuda Naohisa, CEO and Representative Director, joined Apple Japan (formerly Apple Computer Japan) in 1993 and held various roles before becoming Deputy President at Apple. He later served as CFO and took on several executive positions within Japan Communications, eventually becoming CEO in 2025. His extensive experience includes serving as Chairman and CEO of my FinTech Corporation since 2024.
Yamada Yoshihiko, an external director, was appointed to Japan Communications in 2016. Prior to joining, he worked at Panasonic Holdings and served as Vice President at Tesla, Inc.'s Gigafactory. He currently serves as an outside director at WOTA Corporation. Inoue Shinichi, an external auditor, has been with Japan Communications since 2018. Before joining, he had a long career at ANA Holdings, holding multiple executive roles and serving as a permanent internal auditor. He is also involved with the Japan Aviation Pilots Association. Japan Communications, founded in 1996, has pioneered innovations in the mobile communications sector, focusing on MVNO markets.
Leveraging proprietary technologies such as closed-domain SIM communication and digital authentication FPoS, the company aims to build secure global infrastructure while pursuing sustainable growth and enhancing enterprise value.
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