TOKYO, May 14 (Pulse News Wire) – KFC Ltd (3420.T) announced changes to its board of directors and candidates for the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for June 19. At the May 14 board meeting, the company decided to appoint Shima Takahiro as a new outside director effective June 19, replacing outgoing director Sano Hiroshi, who also steps down on the same day.
The company's management lineup includes several reappointments and a new addition. Reappointed executives are President and CEO Tamura Tomoyasu, Executive Vice President Ishida Yoshihisa, Management Officer Inaba Ryou, and Corporate Officer Iharahara Jun. Additionally, Nakagiri Mariko and Enomoto Remi, both external directors, are set to continue their roles. Sakata Tatsushu, currently serving as head of the Strategic Planning Department and DX Promotion Department, will take up a new position as an executive officer.
Shima Takahiro, born on September 11, 1962, joined KFC Ltd in August 2009 and held various positions within the company, including Head of the Strategic Planning Department since April 2023. Prior to joining KFC, he had extensive experience in banking and corporate management roles, notably at Sumitomo Bank (now Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation), Biwako Bank (now Kansai Mirai Bank), and Showa Seimitsu Co., among others. His career highlights include managing key departments such as the Audit Division and Corporate Affairs at Showa Seimitsu Co., and leading the Management Department at Kouka Holdings Co., Ltd. The final decisions on these appointments will be made during the board meeting on June 19, concurrent with the 62nd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
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