TAIYO BUSSAN KAISHA,LTD. [9941.T]
TOKYO, Apr 24 (Pulse News Wire) – Taiyo Bussan Kaisha,ltd. (9941.T) announced today that its board of directors has approved the selection of a candidate for external director positions, excluding audit committee members.
The appointment is pending approval at a special shareholders' meeting scheduled for late June 2026. Details of the upcoming meeting can be found in the notice dated April 20, 2026. The selected candidate is Takafumi Horie, who brings extensive experience in integrating technology and food services.
His career includes roles such as CEO of LiveDoor Corporation since July 1997 and currently serves as a director at various companies including SNS Group Co., Ltd., Wagyu Mafia International Co., Ltd., and HIU Investment Kabushiki Kaisha. Horie’s background in high-level IT firms and his success with brands like 'Wagyu Mafia' and 'Slave of Wheat,' along with his expertise in digital transformation, make him a valuable asset for advancing Taiyo Bussan's operations. In particular, Horie is expected to contribute significantly to the digital advancement of Strawberries Holdings’ home delivery pizza service, Napoli’s Oven, and maximize profits in Delivery Ryouiki.
Horie commented on his role, emphasizing the shift from being just a supplier to becoming a comprehensive entertainment enterprise through innovative branding strategies and technological integration.
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