Shin-Etsu Chemical Co.,Ltd. [4063.T]
TOKYO, Apr 28 (Pulse News Wire) – Shin-etsu Chemical CO.,LTD. (4063.T) announced today that its board of directors resolved to nominate external director candidates and audit committee member candidates for the upcoming 149th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 26, 2026.
Among the nominees, Okada Atsuko, born on October 18, 1963, is set to join as an independent director candidate. Okada previously served as Executive Director and Senior Managing Officer at NTT Corporation, holding positions such as Deputy President and Representative Director. She meets the requirements for an independent director according to the regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and plans to file her candidacy accordingly. Her legal name is Kado Atsuko.
Additionally, Kunio Komiyama, currently serving as an external director, will retire upon the conclusion of the shareholders meeting on June 26, 2026. In another development, Shunichi Kurushima, born on December 6, 1958, has been nominated as an external audit committee member candidate. Kurushima’s career includes roles such as Chief of the Criminal Affairs Bureau at the National Police Agency, Vice Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, and Cabinet Secretary. He also satisfies the criteria for an independent director and intends to apply for recognition as such at the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Furthermore, Yasuto Kosaka, who serves as an external audit committee member, will step down upon the conclusion of the same shareholders meeting on June 26, 2026.
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