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As a new candidate, Hiroaki Takeda is expected to assume the position of Deputy Head of Operations Headquarters and Head of the Strategy Department, previously serving as Deputy Head of Operations Headquarters and Head of the Strategy Department. Departing director Kazuma Izumi is moving to Special Advisor, while currently serving as Chief Advisor to the Board.\n\n### Next steps and schedule\nThe above changes are not yet finalized and will be confirmed after approval at the ordinary general meeting of shareholders on September 29, 2026. The formal decision is expected to be made at the 66th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.","jir_financial_highlights":"Unknown: Unknown (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#JijuDo, #ExecutiveAppointments","jir_key_figures":"New director candidate: Hiroaki Takeda (new role: Director, Operations Headquarters Deputy Head \/ also Head of Strategy Department)\nDeparting director: Kazuma Izumi (new role: Special Advisor \/ old role: Director, Chief Advisor)\nDecision date: September 29, 2026 (Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders)","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Jiju Do\u3011Notice of Executive Changes | Approval at 2026 September 29 Ordinary General Meeting","jir_meta_description":"Jiju Do announces changes in directors. New candidate Hiroaki Takeda strengthens the Strategy Department, departing Kazuma Izumi moves to Special Advisor. 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