YAMATO KOGYO CO.,LTD. [5444.T]
TOKYO, Apr 30 (Pulse News Wire) – Yamato Kogyo CO.,LTD. (5444.T) announced changes in its board of directors and executive positions effective June 26, 2026, and July 1, 2026.
The appointments will be finalized at the 107th regular shareholders' meeting scheduled for June 26, 2026, followed by a subsequent board meeting. Newly appointed directors include Koreta Yoshikazu, who will join the board from his current position as a senior managing director responsible for quality assurance, production management, and operations at Daiwa Rail Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Additionally, Mano Hitoshi, currently an advisor at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., will also be nominated as an external director candidate.
Retiring directors include Inoue Hiroyuki, who will transition to chairman upon retirement, and Akamatsu Kiyomi, an external director. In concurrent moves, Yasukawa Takeshi, currently a director, will take up the role of executive vice president overseeing sustainability initiatives. Meanwhile, Hayashi Akihiko, previously in charge of finance and risk management, will be promoted to executive vice president.
Following these changes, the revised board structure as of July 1, 2026, includes representatives such as Kobayashi Masao, CEO and executive vice president; Takimoto Kazuhiko, executive vice president overseeing general affairs and human resources; Yasukawa Takeshi, executive vice president for sustainability; and Koji Tomoyuki, deputy president director.
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