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Holdings. The new management structure will commence on January 1, 2027, to drive group-wide growth and the utilization of technology.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Change\nAt the Board of Directors meeting held on October 22, 2026, it was decided that Yoshiyuki Suzuki will assume the position of Representative Director and President of Coach A Co., Ltd. Holdings, effective January 1, 2027. The current Representative Director and President & Executive Officer, Junshi Kouketsu, will retire as of December 31, 2026.\n\n### New Management Structure and Policy\nUnder the new group structure, Coach A and COACHEX will leverage their respective strengths to enhance the value of human-led coaching while promoting integration with AI-enabled technologies. Utilizing Mr. Suzuki's experience, the group will aim for medium- to long-term growth and enhancement of corporate value.","jir_financial_highlights":"Unknown: Unknown (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#CoachA, #executive_personnel","jir_key_figures":"New Representative Director and President: Yoshiyuki Suzuki (58 years old)\nPlanned Effective Date: 2027-01-01\nCurrent President Retirement Date: 2026-12-31\nRelationship of Old and New Positions: Junshi Kouketsu will retire from his current position; Yoshiyuki Suzuki will assume office as the new Representative Director and President","jir_meta_title":"Coach A Co., Ltd. \u2014 Notice of New President Appointment | Effective January 1, 2027","jir_meta_description":"Announcement regarding executive personnel at Coach A Co., Ltd. The company will implement a new management structure effective January 1, 2027, with Yoshiyuki Suzuki appointed as Representative Director and President. 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