H2O Retailing Corporation
Notice Regarding Change of Representative Directors at the Company and Its Subsidiaries
Change of representative directors at H2O Retailing and its subsidiary Kansai Food Market, effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Katsuhiro Hayashi is scheduled to assume the role of representative director.
Key Figures
- Effective Date of Change: 2026-04-01
- Representative Director Change: Katsuhiro Hayashi (Scheduled to become Representative Director of H2O Retailing)
- Scheduled Appointment as Senior Executive Officer: Manabu Watanabe (Responsible for Food Business)
AI要約
Details of Change in Representative Directors
H2O Retailing Corporation and its subsidiary Izumiya-Hankyu Oasis Co., Ltd. plan to merge with Kansai Supermarket Co., Ltd. and change the company name to Kansai Food Market Co., Ltd. effective April 1, 2026. Along with this, changes in representative directors of the company and its subsidiaries will be implemented on the same date. At H2O Retailing, Mr. Katsuhiro Hayashi is scheduled to assume the position of representative director; he currently serves as representative executive vice president (responsible for Human Resources and Food Business). Additionally, Mr. Manabu Watanabe is scheduled to be appointed as senior executive officer (responsible for Food Business).
Reason for the Changes and Brief Biography of the New President
The reason for these changes is to revitalize and refresh the management team at the milestone of integrating the food supermarket business companies effective April 1, 2026, aiming to maximize integration effects under next-generation leadership and achieve sustainable growth and enhancement of corporate value. Mr. Manabu Watanabe graduated from Osaka University Faculty of Law, has held multiple positions including corporate planning and executive officer at various companies, and has been serving as managing executive officer at H2O Retailing since April 2022.
