Source disclosure: February 25, 2026, 16:30 JST
Rakuten Bank,Ltd. [5838.T]
TOKYO, Feb 25 (Pulse News Wire) – Rakuten Bank,ltd. (5838.T) announced today that its board of directors has resolved to appoint Satoshi Kawai as a new outside director.
The appointment is subject to approval at the bank's upcoming 27th Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 2026. Kawai, born on September 07, 1963, brings extensive legal experience to his role. He served as a partner at Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Foreign Legal Affairs Joint Venture and held various positions including arbitrator at the First Tokyo Bar Association and special commissioner for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Nuclear Damage Compensation Dispute Resolution Committee.
Additionally, he currently serves as chairman of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations' ADR Center. Meanwhile, Eiji Ebunuma, who has been serving as an outside director, will retire upon the conclusion of the annual general meeting due to the expiration of his term. This leadership transition underscores Rakuten Bank's commitment to maintaining strong governance structures and leveraging experienced professionals in key advisory roles.
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