Nichirei Corporation
Notice on Changes to Representative Directors and Officers
Mr. Kazunori Shimamoto will assume the position of Representative Director and President (CEO) effective April 1, 2026, and Mr. Kenya Ōgushi will become Representative Director and Chairman. After the June 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Mr. Hiroyuki Mori ai will be newly appointed as Director and Senior Executive Officer (COO).
Key Figures
- Newly Appointed Representative Director and President: Kazunori Shimamoto (effective April 1, 2026)
- Representative Director and Chairman: Kenya Ōgushi (effective April 1, 2026)
- Newly Appointed Director and Senior Executive Officer (COO): Hiroyuki Mori ai (after June 2026 Shareholders Meeting)
AI要約
Overview of Executive Changes
Nichirei Corporation announces that Mr. Kazunori Shimamoto will assume the position of Representative Director and President as of April 1, 2026, and the current Representative Director and President, Mr. Kenya Ōgushi, will transition to Representative Director and Chairman. This restructuring is part of strengthening management to promote growth strategies and maximize group synergies following the integration of the food business. Additionally, after the 108th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 2026, Mr. Hiroyuki Mori ai will be newly appointed as Director and Senior Executive Officer (COO). Changes and new appointments for multiple other executive officers have also been announced.
Future Structure and Impact
The management team as of April 1, 2026, and following the June 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders has been outlined, clarifying key personnel changes in core management positions. These changes are expected to contribute to management continuity and the advancement of growth strategies. Biographical information of the newly appointed officers is also disclosed, allowing investors to understand the experience and background of the management team.
