TOKYO, Mar 13 (Pulse News Wire) – Kyodo Paper Holdings (9849.T) announced organizational changes and personnel appointments effective April 1, 2026. The restructuring includes dividing the former Western Paper Department into four units: Western Paper First Division, Western Paper Second Division, Consumer Products Division, and Special Sales Division.
Additionally, the Management Headquarters and Corporate Planning Headquarters will be merged into a new Management Headquarters. In personnel moves, Shigeru Ichikawa retains his position as President and Representative Director. Other notable changes include Koji Sakamoto moving from Executive Vice President to Managing Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, while Naoki Nara transitions from Senior Executive Officer to General Manager of Business Operations and Purchasing.
Several other executives received promotions and role adjustments within the organization. The company also noted the retirement of Osaka Branch Manager Shuzo Kimura. New appointments include Jun Nakajima as Nagoya Branch Manager and Shinji Hiiragi as Tohoku Branch Manager.
These changes aim to streamline operations and enhance management efficiency across various divisions.
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