TOKYO, Mar 30 (Pulse News Wire) – Shimamura CO.,LTD. (8227.T) announced today that its board of directors has approved changes in executive positions, which will take effect on May 15, 2026, pending approval at the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting and subsequent board session.
The appointments include: - Taoka Makoto, currently overseeing Human Resources Development and Labor Support Departments along with Athletics Division, will continue in his roles as Executive Director and Director. - Hirotada Chika, previously serving as an external director, will also join the board as a new director. Additionally, two existing executives will step down: - Ueda Hajime, responsible for e-commerce operations, will retire from his position as Director and Executive Officer. - Matsui Tamae, an external director, will also depart her role. Taoka Makoto was born on March 8, 1973, and joined Shimamura Corporation in March 1996. He held various leadership positions within the company, including Deputy Manager of Shimmura Products Department Six, Manager of Product Management Department, Auditor General, HR Director, Planning Director, and Executive Officer since February 2024. His latest appointment involves overseeing Human Resources Development, Labor Support, and Athletics Divisions.
Hirotada Chika, born on May 2, 1977, began her career at NN Investment Partners Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Aienujii Toushin Kabushiki Kaisha) in October 2000. She later worked at Deutsche Securities Co., Ltd., JPMorgan Shouken Kabushiki Kaisha Equity Research Department, and City Group Shouken Kabushiki Kaisha Equity Research Department. In January 2013, she co-founded Hidden Gems Co., Ltd., becoming its representative partner, and served as Senior Advisor at Lincoln International Co., Ltd. Additionally, she acted as Executive Advisor at KPMG FAS Co., Ltd. and was a non-executive director at Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd. (now Denizan Japan Co., Ltd.) until May 2024.
Most recently, she founded Omote Co., Ltd., taking up the role of President and Representative Director.
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