Source disclosure: February 26, 2026, 16:00 JST
SANKYU INC. [9065.T]
TOKYO, Feb 26 (Pulse News Wire) -- SANKYU Inc. (9065.T), a leading company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market and Fukuoka Stock Exchange, announced today that it has decided and pre-arranged changes in its executive positions and board members effective April 1, 2026. The decisions were made during a board meeting held on February 26, 2026.
The primary reason for these changes is to adjust the roles and responsibilities as part of the upcoming management transition starting April 1, 2026. Among the key appointments, Morofuchi Katsuhisa will move from his current role as Managing Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to become an Executive Director attached to the President's office. Additionally, he will continue to handle special assignments. Aoki Nobuyuki, currently serving as an Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will also shift to an Executive Director position attached to the President’s office while retaining his Area Management and Safety Management duties.
Other notable changes include Kukihara Tsuyoshi being promoted from Executive Director to Managing Executive Officer, taking over the Corporate Strategy Office (CSO) and Technology & Development Department Head roles. Meanwhile, Okan Kenji, currently an Executive Director and Manager of the Machinery Works Business Division, has been designated to take on new responsibilities as an Executive Director and Area Management and Safety Management COO, pending approval by the 117th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for late June 2026.
Furthermore, Iguchi Tomomi, who serves as an Executive Director and Manager of the Kyushu Area, will be appointed as an Executive Director and Area Management and Human Resources & ESG Management Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). These changes are expected to be finalized after the aforementioned shareholders' meeting.
Regarding the backgrounds of the newly appointed directors, Okan Kenji joined SANKYU Inc. in April 1984 and has held various leadership positions within the company, including Plant Construction Department Manager, Yamato Branch Manager, Chugoku-Shikoku Area Manager, and more recently, Plant Engineering Business Division Manager since April 2022. He currently holds approximately 7,411 shares of the company stock.
Iguchi Tomomi, born in February 1967, started his career at SANKYU Inc. in April 1990 and has served in several capacities such as Kyushu Area Director and General Affairs & CSR Division Manager before becoming an Executive Director in June 2023. As of April 2025, he is responsible for overseeing the Kyushu area operations. Iguchi currently owns around 2,416 shares of the company stock.
These transitions reflect SANKYU Inc.'s strategic realignment aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening its organizational structure ahead of future challenges.
The company disclosed details regarding changes to its board and executive management. For full details, please refer to the original disclosure document.
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