Nitto Denko Corporation
Notice Regarding Change of Representative Directors
Nitto Denko Corporation has decided on a change of representative directors effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Hideo Takasaki will assume the position of Representative Director, Chairman of the Board, CEO, and Mr. Tatsuya Akagi will be appointed Representative Director, President, COO.
Key Figures
- Persons subject to change: 2 (Names: Hideo Takasaki, Tatsuya Akagi)
- New Position: Hideo Takasaki (Previous position: Representative Director, President, CEO, COO → New position: Representative Director, Chairman of the Board, CEO)
- New Position: Tatsuya Akagi (Previous position: Director and Senior Executive Officer → New position: Representative Director, President, COO)
- Effective Date: April 1, 2026
- Reason for Change: Establishment of new structure for formulation and execution of next medium-term management plan
AI要約
Overview of Personnel Changes
Effective April 1, 2026, Mr. Hideo Takasaki will transfer from Representative Director, President, CEO, COO to Representative Director, Chairman of the Board, CEO, and Mr. Tatsuya Akagi will be appointed from Director and Senior Executive Officer to Representative Director, President, COO. Mr. Akagi was born on November 19, 1970, joined the company in April 1993, and has served as General Manager of the Information Functional Materials Business Division among other roles. The reason for the change is to promote sustainable growth under the new president in preparation for the formulation and execution of the next medium-term management plan starting fiscal 2026, as the current medium-term management plan “Nitto for Everyone 2025” enters its final year.
Impact on Management Structure
With this change in representative directors, Mr. Hideo Takasaki will strengthen the supervisory function of management as Chairman of the Board, while Mr. Tatsuya Akagi will lead the next medium-term management plan as President. This aims to continuously drive business growth and enhance corporate value while achieving sustainable organizational development. The new structure seeks to refresh strategy and enhance execution capabilities, aiming to balance management stability and innovation.
