MITANI SANGYO CO.,LTD. [8285.T]
TOKYO, Mar 27 (Pulse News Wire) – Mitani Sangyo CO.,LTD. (8285.T) announced today that its board of directors has decided to appoint Iwamoto Ryō as a candidate for outside director and to change roles among existing directors.
The appointments and role changes are subject to approval at the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for June 2026. Iwamoto Ryō, born on February 11, 1997, co-founded TeaRoom Inc. in May 2018 and currently serves as CEO. He also established THE CRAFT FARM in April 2020 and founded Cultural Capital Research Institute in December 2023.
Additionally, he was appointed as a member of Shizuoka Prefecture's Cultural Policy Advisory Board in October 2024 and became an advisor to Mitani Sangyo in August 2025. His deep expertise in sustainability and cultural integration makes him a valuable asset for the company’s future growth while upholding social responsibility. Effective June 16, 2026, Takeuchi Noboru and Uchida Daigorō will transition from executive vice presidents to senior executives, while Watanabe Shinji and Shōgan Tsuyuki will move from senior executives to regular directors. Additionally, Yasuda Tōru plans to step down from his position as a director but will continue serving as president of Mitani Sangyo.
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