TOKYO, Apr 28 (Pulse News Wire) – Makita Corporation (6586.T) announced board changes effective June 24, 2026. The decisions will be finalized after approval at its 114th Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 24, followed by further board resolutions.
Key appointments include Takashi Omote's promotion to Managing Director and Overseas Business Unit Chief. New executive roles will also be filled by Shigeru Okada, Ken Heffrey, Joe Blackwell, and David Carton, while Larry Peck and Rich Chapman will step down. Following the annual meeting, the company expects a new management structure to take shape.
Notable positions include Kunitoshi Gotou as Chairman and CEO, along with key executives such as Tetsuhisa Kaneko, Takashi Omote, Takashi Tsutaya, Masaki Yoshida, Yukihiro Otsu, Yoshihisa Inuzuka, Hideki Kawase, and Takahiro Iwase among others. The revised leadership includes several external directors and auditors, ensuring robust governance oversight. These changes aim to strengthen Makita’s global operations and strategic direction, positioning the company for continued growth and innovation.
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