Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.
Notice Regarding Changes in Representative Directors and Officers
Yamato Holdings plans to appoint Toshiyuki Sakurai as President and Representative Director effective April 1, 2026; Hiroshi Nagao will assume the position of Chairman and Representative Director, and Toshizo Kurisu is scheduled to retire at the June shareholders meeting.
Key Figures
- Effective date of officer change: 2026-04-01
- Scheduled date for Toshizo Kurisu’s resignation from the Board: At the conclusion of the 161st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2026
- Shares held by Toshiyuki Sakurai: 1,500 shares
AI要約
Overview of Officer Changes
At the Board of Directors meeting held on January 22, 2026, Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. resolved changes in officers effective April 1, 2026. Hiroshi Nagao will transition from President and Representative Executive Officer to Chairman and Representative Director, Toshizo Kurisu will move from Chairman and Representative Director to Representative Director, and Toshiyuki Sakurai will be appointed President and Representative Director from his position as Representative Executive Officer. Additionally, Toshizo Kurisu is scheduled to resign from the Board of Directors upon the expiration of his term at the conclusion of the 161st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2026.
Future Structure and Background
Since joining the company in 1998, Toshiyuki Sakurai has held key positions in several divisions at Yamato Transport Co., Ltd., and has served as Senior Managing Executive Officer (Supervising the Home Delivery Business) since April 2025. This change in officers reflects the decision on the new management structure and, subject to approval at the June 2026 shareholders general meeting and subsequent Board meeting, Sakurai is expected to formally assume office as President and Representative Director. This transition is anticipated to ensure management continuity and strengthen business execution.
