ITOCHU Corporation
Notice Regarding Changes in Representative Directors and Auditors
Mr. Fumihiko Kobayashi and Mr. Tsuyoshi Hachimura will resign as Representative Directors effective March 31, 2026, and Mr. Tomokuni Nishiguchi is scheduled to assume the position at the June 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting. Concurrently, Mr. Makoto Kyoda will resign as Auditor, and Mr. Kenji Takai will be appointed.
Key Figures
- Representative Director Resignation Date: March 31, 2026
- Representative Director Appointment Date: June 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting
- Number of Shares Held by Tomokuni Nishiguchi: 167,925 shares
AI要約
Details of Changes in Representative Directors and Auditors
Itochu Corporation will change its management structure with Mr. Fumihiko Kobayashi and Mr. Tsuyoshi Hachimura resigning as Representative Directors effective March 31, 2026. Mr. Tomokuni Nishiguchi is scheduled to be appointed as Representative Director at the Annual Shareholders Meeting in June 2026. Additionally, Mr. Makoto Kyoda will resign as Auditor, and Mr. Kenji Takai will be appointed as a full-time Auditor. These changes aim to revitalize the management team.
Background and Future Prospects of the New Officers
Mr. Tomokuni Nishiguchi, who is scheduled to assume the role of Representative Director, joined the company in 1990 and has held positions in brand marketing, overseas assignments, Secretary General, and Senior Executive Officer. Mr. Kenji Takai, appointed as Auditor, has experience as Acting General Manager of Accounting, CFO of the Energy & Chemicals Company, Head of Audit Department, and concurrently serves as Auditor for FamilyMart. Utilizing their extensive experience, a strengthening of the management framework is anticipated.
