TOKYO, Jun 16 (Pulse News Wire) – Rent Corporation (372A.T) announced changes to its executive leadership structure effective from the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for Aug 27. The board appointed Okada Katsuhisa as a new co-chairman alongside existing chairman Okada Akira.
Additionally, Okada Katsuhisa was promoted to vice chairman from his previous role as deputy CEO. Okada Katsuhisa joined Nissho Iwai (now Sojitz Corp.) in April 1989 and served in various management roles within Rent Corporation since 2001. He currently holds 1,000 shares of the company stock. Meanwhile, Suzuki Mitsuru, who has been serving as managing executive officer and head of the management division, was reappointed as a director.
The company also introduced several new independent directors, including Ueda Aki, who brings extensive experience in corporate governance and academia. Other newly appointed directors include Kinoshita Aioko and Fujimaki Harumi, both certified public accountants with significant industry expertise. In addition to these appointments, the board plans to finalize the remaining executive positions during a post-shareholders’ meeting session on Aug 27. The revised board composition includes eight directors and three audit committee members, ensuring robust oversight and strategic direction for future growth initiatives.
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