Notice Regarding Executive Personnel Changes and Department Head Transfers

Overview of Executive Personnel Changes

At the board meeting held on March 24, 2026, Amano Corporation resolved promotions and role changes of directors, promotions and new appointments, and resignations of executive officers effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Yoshihiko Hata assumed General Manager of Business and Domestic Group Companies, Mr. Susumu Ikoma assumed General Manager of Overseas and Overseas Group Companies, and Mr. Fujinori Tazō was appointed General Manager of Development and Manufacturing. Among executive officers, Mr. Tatsuo Maekawa was promoted to Senior Executive Officer and General Manager of Sales, and Mr. Kazuto Yamada and Mr. Kazuhisa Hattori were newly appointed as executive officers. Several dedicated officers retired but continue to serve as department heads.

Department Head Transfers and Future Organizational Structure

Numerous transfers of department heads have been executed, involving changes of dedicated officers, directors, advisors, and general manager-level positions. These changes aim to strengthen the organizational structure of divisions such as the Sales Headquarters, Technical Development Division, and Environmental Business Headquarters. The executive structure effective from April 2026 was also announced, confirming Mr. Manabu Yamazaki as President and Representative Director and Mr. Hiroyuki Tsuda as Chairman and Representative Director, with a new executive officer lineup clearly presented. These personnel changes are intended to strengthen management and promote business development.