TOKYO, Apr 20 (Pulse News Wire) – Nitta Corporation (5186.T) announced changes to its board of directors ahead of its upcoming annual general meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026. Former candidate Hiromi Toyoshima withdrew her nomination, leading to the appointment of Aiko Kuroda as a new external director.
Kuroda, who served as a partner at Kobayashi General Law Office until July 2021, currently heads her own law firm and holds positions on several boards, including the Japan Association of Arbitrators and the People's Comprehensive Mediation Center. She brings extensive legal expertise to the role, having practiced in both Japan and the United States. The revised slate of candidates for the 97th regular shareholders' meeting includes: - Seiichi Kitamura (reappointed) as President and CEO, also serving on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. - Tohohiro Hayahara (reappointed) as Executive Vice President overseeing operations and related companies.
- Atsushi Izumi (reappointed) as Senior Managing Officer responsible for corporate strategy and procurement. - Koichi Susumu (reappointed) as Corporate Center Chief Operating Officer. - Takahisa Ikeda (reappointed) as Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. - Tomoyuki Ono (reappointed) as member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
- Aiko Kuroda (newly appointed) as a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
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