Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
Notice Regarding Change of Representative Directors
Mr. Ikusuke Shimizu will assume the position of Representative Director and President effective March 1, 2026, and Mr. Keita Kato is scheduled to become Chairman of the Board. Mr. Tatsuya Nishida is scheduled to become Representative Director on June 19, 2026.
Key Figures
- Number of shares owned by Ikusuke Shimizu: 68,539 shares
- Number of shares owned by Tatsuya Nishida: 23,205 shares
- Date of Representative Director Change: 2026-03-01 (Shimizu & Kato), 2026-06-19 (Nishida)
AI要約
Overview of Change in Representative Directors
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. resolved at the Board of Directors meeting on February 17, 2026, to change the representative directors in order to strengthen its management structure. Effective March 1, 2026, Mr. Ikusuke Shimizu will assume the office of Representative Director and President, while the current President, Mr. Keita Kato, will assume the position of Chairman of the Board. Additionally, Mr. Tatsuya Nishida is scheduled to become a Representative Director on June 19, 2026, following his election as director at the 104th Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting.
Background of Personnel Changes and Future Outlook
This personnel change aims to reinforce the company's management structure to support further growth. Mr. Shimizu has extensive experience, having served as President of the High-Performance Plastics Company and as General Manager of Corporate Strategy, also contributing to ESG management promotion and new business development. Mr. Nishida possesses diverse experience including General Manager of the Corporate Administration Department and responsibility for the Digital Transformation Promotion Department, and is expected to contribute to strengthening the future management structure.
