TOKYO, May 22 (Pulse News Wire) – Sockets Inc. (3634.T) resolved during its board meeting held on May 22 to propose the appointment of four directors at its upcoming 26th annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for June 23.
All three incumbent directors will complete their terms upon the conclusion of the meeting. To strengthen management, the company plans to increase the number of directors by one. The proposed candidates are: - Yoshio Urabe, currently serving as President and CEO, nominated for reappointment. - Shouhei Toyoda, newly appointed as Content and Data Services Group Leader, nominated for his expertise in metadata and AI research, as well as his involvement in academic fields such as the National Museum Media Art Database Task Team. - Yukihiko Uzai, external director, nominated for reappointment.
- Shuichi Machida, external director, nominated for reappointment. Toyoda joined the company in April 2019 after completing his master's degree in library science from Tsukuba University. He was promoted to Engineering & Technology Division General Manager in April 2024 and became the leader of the Tech Committee in April 2025. In April 2026, he assumed the role of Content and Data Services Group Leader. His deep specialization in metadata and related technologies, along with his contributions to the development of Japan’s IP content market through academic commitments and networks, make him a key figure expected to drive the company's long-term vision and growth.
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