Source disclosure: February 09, 2026
JAPAN PULP AND PAPER COMPANY LIMITED [8032.T]
TOKYO, Feb 9, 2026 – Japan Pulp and Paper Company Limited announced today that it has made significant organizational changes and adjustments to its board of directors and executive officers following a meeting held on February 9, 2026.
The company will rename its DX Promotion Department to the DX Department effective April 1, 2026. Additionally, several executives will be promoted or reassigned within their roles. For instance, Mr. Shunichi Matsuo, currently serving as an Executive Vice President overseeing the Newsprint Business Division and Logistics Division, will take over both divisions as their head from April 1, 2026. Meanwhile, Mr. Masao Sato, who is currently an Executive Senior Vice President responsible for Overseas Business Subdivision, will assume the role of International Business Department Head.
Furthermore, the company disclosed plans for the retirement of one director. Mr. Tetsuo Ize, currently serving as a Director and concurrently as an Executive Officer, will step down from his position as a Director by late June 2026, coinciding with the scheduled regular shareholders' meeting.
In addition to these changes, the company also outlined new appointments for executive positions starting April 1, 2026. Notably, Mr. Akito Fujishima, previously the Chief of the Publishing One Section, will be elevated to the position of Newspaper and Publishing Sales Department Head. Similarly, Mr. Satoshi Ishii, presently Deputy Manager of Functional Materials Three Section, will ascend to become the Deputy Manager of the Functional Materials Sales Department.
These restructuring measures reflect Japan Pulp and Paper's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across various business units. The company aims to leverage digital transformation initiatives while maintaining robust oversight through its revised leadership structure. Details of the full organizational chart as of April 1, 2026, and post-shareholders’ meeting arrangements are provided for reference.
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