TOKYO, Mar 24 (Pulse News Wire) – Joshin Denki CO.,LTD. (8173.T) announced today that its board of directors has selected candidates for new external director positions.
The appointments are scheduled to take effect following approval at the 78th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders planned for late June 2026. The newly appointed candidate is Itano Norihiro, who will serve as an external director without being a member of the audit committee. Born on November 21, 1963, Itano brings extensive experience in information technology roles within Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation and related entities.
His career highlights include serving as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Mitsubishi Materials Corporation since April 2024, concurrently holding the position of System Strategy Department Manager, and acting as President of Mitsubishi Material IT Solutions Co., Ltd. Additionally, two incumbent directors are set to retire: Yamahira Keiko and Nishikawa Kiyoshi, both independent directors. Their departures pave the way for fresh perspectives and leadership within the company's governance structure.
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