TOKYO, Apr 22 (Pulse News Wire) – Yonex CO.,LTD. (7906.T) announced today that its board of directors meeting held on April 22, 2026 decided to appoint Sara L.
Casanova as a new external director. The formal decision is expected to be made at the 69th Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026. Sara L. Casanova brings extensive experience to her role. Born on April 6, 1965, she served as Senior Director of Marketing for McDonald's Russia/Ukraine from January 1997 to July 2001.
She later worked as Senior Director of Marketing for McDonald’s Canada until October 2004. In 2007, she joined McDonald’s Japan as Executive Vice President of Business Development and progressed through various leadership roles within the organization. In addition to her work with McDonald’s, Casanova currently serves as an outside director for Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Kao Corporation, and also holds the same position at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Her appointment reflects Yonex's commitment to bringing diverse expertise to its board.
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