Source disclosure: February 26, 2026, 14:00 JST
SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. [9024.T]
TOKYO, Feb 26 (Pulse News Wire) -- Seibu Holdings Inc. (9024.T), a major player in Japan's real estate and transportation sectors, announced today that it has made significant changes to its executive leadership structure. The company held a board meeting on February 26, where they resolved to reassign roles among key executives to better align with their strategic vision for the future.
The primary change involves the transition of responsibilities between Chairman Takashi Gotou and President Ryuichiro Nishiyama. Under this new arrangement, Nishiyama will take over as both CEO and COO, while Gotou will step down from his dual role as president and CEO but remain as chairman. This shift aims to streamline decision-making processes and enhance collaboration across various business units within the Seibu Group.
Gotou, who will continue to serve as the chairperson of several subsidiaries including Seibu Railway Co., Seibu-Princess Hotels World Wide Co., Seibu Real Estate Co., and Seibu Lions Corporation, is expected to focus on long-term strategic planning. Meanwhile, Nishiyama will lead the group towards achieving its long-term strategy, "Seibu Group Long-Term Strategy 2035," by maximizing value creation in real estate operations and strengthening synergies between hotel and leisure businesses alongside urban transport and
The restructuring is set to be implemented starting April 1, 2026. In preparation for this new phase, Seibu Holdings plans to intensify efforts toward capital recycling initiatives aimed at further enhancing the overall corporate value of the group. These measures include optimizing asset utilization and fostering greater integration among different business segments under the unified leadership of Nishiyama.
Ryuichiro Nishiyama was born on August 30, 1964. He began his career at Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank (now Mizuho Financial Group) in April 1987 before joining Seibu Holdings in October 2009 as head of public relations. Over the years, he has held numerous senior positions within the company and its affiliates, culminating in his appointment as president and COO last year. As of January 31, 2026, Nishiyama holds 25,349 shares in Seibu Holdings through the company’s management stockholding association.
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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