TOKYO, Jun 01 (Pulse News Wire) – Soracom,inc. (147A.T) announced today that its board of directors has appointed two new members effective July 29, 2026, following the upcoming 13th regular shareholders' meeting scheduled for July 29, 2026.
The appointments aim to enhance transparency and strategic leadership within the company. Newly appointed directors include Kazuhito Noguchi, who brings extensive experience in 5G, IoT, and DX strategy from KDDI, and Mio Takao, a seasoned executive with expertise in investment banking and venture capital. Both additions are expected to bolster the company's governance framework and drive sustainable growth. Current directors Chikako Igarashi, Akito Fujii, and Naoya Fukuhara will step down upon the expiration of their terms on July 29, 2026.
Igarashi will transition to an advisory role with the company effective July 30, 2026. The revised board structure includes President and CEO Ken Tamagawa, Chief Technology Officer Kenta Yasukawa, newly appointed director Kazuhito Noguchi, audit committee member Shouei Iruyama, independent director Gen Endo, and newly appointed independent director Mio Takao. The company has filed notices with the Tokyo Stock Exchange designating Iruyama and Endo as independent directors, while Takao meets the criteria for such designation. Noguchi joined KDDI in 2000 and has led various initiatives in consumer IoT devices and enterprise IoT strategies since 2015.
Takao holds a degree from Cambridge University and has held senior roles in Goldman Sachs and several startups, bringing valuable insights into governance and capital markets.
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