Wellneo Sugar Announces Board Changes; New Director Appointed, One Executive Resigns

TOKYO, Apr 20 (Pulse News Wire) – Wellneo Sugar CO.,LTD. (2117.T) announced today that its board of directors held a meeting, approving additional changes to the board composition.

A new external director, Kunihiko Tahara, will join the board effective June 18, 2026, replacing outgoing director Katsuyuki Minami. Additionally, executive officer Tomonobu Mikito will step down from his role on June 18, 2026. Following these changes, the company's board structure as of the scheduled June 2026 shareholders' meeting includes nine directors, four auditors, and eleven executive officers.

Among the newly appointed directors is Kunihiko Tahara, born on April 30, 1976, who currently serves as Unit Leader of Food Business Unit at Sumitomo Corporation’s Food SBU and as a director of Sumitomo Corporation Trading. The revised executive team comprises key roles such as President Yoshihisa Nakano, CEO Kouji Yamamoto, and Chief Operating Officer Masatoshi Konishi, among others. The company also highlighted the ongoing responsibilities of independent directors and auditors, emphasizing their commitment to governance and oversight.