TOKYO, Mar 17 (Pulse News Wire) – Nippon Building Fund Inc. (8951.T) announced changes to its board of directors and auditors effective April 1, 2026.
The asset management firm, Nippon Building Fund Management Kabushiki Kaisha, decided to appoint three new non-executive directors and auditors through a shareholders' meeting based on the Companies Act. New appointments include: - Non-executive Director Taiki Hashimoto (effective April 1, 2026), - Non-executive Auditor Hideyuki Hagiwara (effective April 1, 2026), - Non-executive Auditor Hirofumi Kawaguchi (effective April 1, 2026). Additionally, the following individuals will step down: - Non-executive Director Yusuke Ogiwara (effective March 31, 2026), - Non-executive Auditor Kenji Mizuguchi (effective March 31, 2026), - Non-executive Auditor Tomohiro Danjou (effective March 31, 2026).
Hashimoto brings extensive experience from Sumitomo Life Insurance Co., having served in various leadership roles since joining the company in 1995. He is set to take on the role of Senior Managing Director at Sumitomo Life's Real Estate Department in April 2026. Hagiwara joins from Mitsui Fudosan Holdings Inc., where he held multiple executive positions, including President of Mitsui Fudosan Realty Co., Ltd., and currently serves as General Manager of the Administrative Division at Kousen Corporation.
Kawaguchi also comes from Sumitomo Life Insurance Co., where he led several departments, including Financial Planning and Legal Affairs, and is scheduled to become Deputy Chief Officer of Strategic Planning at Sumitomo Life in April 2026.
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