JAPAN ELEVATOR SERVICE HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. [6544.T]

TOKYO, May 21 (Pulse News Wire) – Japan Elevator Service Holdings CO.,LTD. (6544.T) announced today that its board of directors has appointed five candidates for director positions ahead of its 32nd annual general meeting scheduled for June 22, 2026.

All current directors' terms will expire upon the conclusion of the upcoming shareholder meeting. The nominees include: - Katsushi Ishida, reappointed as Chairman and CEO; - Koichi Imamura, reappointed as Deputy President and CFO; - Kaneko Endo, reappointed as external director; - Mikka Yanagi, reappointed as external director; and - Fumiko Takagure, newly nominated as external director. Endo and Yanagi are currently recognized as independent directors by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Should they be re-elected, the company plans to continue designating them as such.

Similarly, if Takagure is elected, she will also be designated as an independent director. Fumiko Takagure's background includes roles at Tokio Marine Nichido Fire Insurance Company, Azusa Limited Liability Audit Corporation, and her own accounting firm established in January 2015. She was also involved with tax firms and served as an advisor to several companies, including ZenmuTech since March 2026. This appointment reflects the company’s commitment to maintaining strong governance structures and ensuring continued oversight by experienced professionals.

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