TOKYO, Apr 16 (Pulse News Wire) – Yamazen Corporation (8051.T) announced today that its board of directors has approved the nomination of Akiko Ikeda as a new non-executive director, effective June 23, pending approval at the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for the same day. Ikeda, born on July 26, 1960, brings extensive experience in retail management.
She previously served as president of CoCoist Japan and held various executive roles at Okamoto Corporation and Kura Sushi. Additionally, she currently serves as a senior partner at People Trees and non-executive director at Nippon Shokubai and J-Oil Mills.
Meanwhile, Atsumi Eguchi, who has been serving as a non-executive director, is set to retire. The revised board structure, which includes Ikeda's appointment, will take effect immediately following the conclusion of the annual shareholders' meeting on June 23.
The updated board composition will consist of: - CEO: Kunizo Kishida - President and Executive Director: Kosuke Sasaki - CFO and Director: Masamichi Yamazoe - Managing Director and Head of Household Appliances Division: Naoyoshi Nakayama - Non-executive Director (newly appointed): Takahiko Suzuka - Non-executive Director (newly appointed): Akiko Ikeda - Full-time Audit Committee Member: Shinichi Kiyohara - Non-executive Director: Yoshihiko Sugita - Non-executive Director: Yoshiko Nakamitsu - Non-executive Director: Yoshihiro Tsuda This restructuring reflects Yamazen’s commitment to enhancing governance and leadership within the organization.
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