Rakuten Group, Inc.
Notice Regarding Changes in Directors
Kenji Hirose will resign as director effective March 27, 2026, and Nao Kono and Eiichi Kaga are scheduled to be appointed as new directors.
Key Figures
- Director Resignation Date: March 27, 2026 (at the conclusion of the 29th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders)
- New Director Appointment Date: March 27, 2026
- New Executive Structure Launch Date: March 27, 2026
AI要約
Overview of Director Changes
Rakuten Group, Inc. has resolved changes in its directors at the 29th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled on March 27, 2026. Director Kenji Hirose will resign effective on the same date and will also step down as Executive Vice President and Group CFO, thereafter assuming the position of Executive Fellow. Meanwhile, Nao Kono and Eiichi Kaga will be newly appointed as directors. Nao Kono has long held various roles within the company and currently serves as Executive Vice President and Group CMO. Eiichi Kaga has been responsible for management control primarily in the finance division and plays an active role as a Senior Executive Officer.
New Executive Structure and Future Outlook
The new executive structure will be inaugurated on March 27, 2026, with Hiroshi Mikitani serving as Chairman and CEO, Kentarou Momono as Executive Vice President, Nao Kono as Director and Executive Vice President, and Eiichi Kaga as Director and Senior Executive Officer. Outside directors and audit & supervisory board members will continue to maintain their independence while overseeing management. This change in directors aims to strengthen the management system and is positioned as part of the organizational framework to advance future corporate strategies.
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