Source disclosure: February 26, 2026, 15:30 JST
YAMAHA CORPORATION [7951.T]
TOKYO, Feb 26 (Pulse News Wire) -- Yamaha Corporation (7951.T), led by Representative Director President Atsuhi Yamaura, announced today changes to its executive leadership structure effective April 1, 2024. The company's board of directors made these decisions based on recommendations from the nomination committee.
The new appointments include Masamitsu Kitase, who will transition from Executive Officer and head of New Business Development Department to an Executive position, and Mitsuru Shomon, joining as a new Executive from outside the company. Meanwhile, Seiichi Yamaguchi, currently Senior Managing Executive Officer and Head of Musical Instrument Business Division, is set to retire on March 31, 2024.
Additionally, Thomas Sumner, current Executive Officer and President of Yamaha Corporation of America, will also step down on the same date. Other key personnel transitions involve internal promotions and reassignments within the company’s existing management team. For instance, Yoshito Matsuki, currently an Executive Officer overseeing the Piano Business Unit under the Musical Instruments Business Division, will retain his role. Similarly, Yoshihiro Ikeda, currently leading the Technology Division, and Keiko Sugiyama, heading Brand Strategy Integration Department, will continue their roles as Executive Officers.
Regarding the audit committee, Yasushi Nishiyama, currently serving as Audit Committee Room Chief, and Hirofumi Yamashita, Internal Auditor General, will remain in their respective positions as Auditors. These organizational adjustments aim to strengthen Yamaha's strategic direction and operational efficiency moving forward.
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