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Hiroshi Nagao will transition from President and Representative Executive Officer to Chairman and Representative Director, Toshizo Kurisu will move from Chairman and Representative Director to Representative Director, and Toshiyuki Sakurai will be appointed President and Representative Director from his position as Representative Executive Officer. Additionally, Toshizo Kurisu is scheduled to resign from the Board of Directors upon the expiration of his term at the conclusion of the 161st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2026.\n\n### Future Structure and Background\nSince joining the company in 1998, Toshiyuki Sakurai has held key positions in several divisions at Yamato Transport Co., Ltd., and has served as Senior Managing Executive Officer (Supervising the Home Delivery Business) since April 2025. This change in officers reflects the decision on the new management structure and, subject to approval at the June 2026 shareholders general meeting and subsequent Board meeting, Sakurai is expected to formally assume office as President and Representative Director. This transition is anticipated to ensure management continuity and strengthen business execution.","jir_financial_highlights":"Shares Held (Toshiyuki Sakurai): 1,500 shares (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#YamatoHoldings, #ExecutiveChange, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Effective date of officer change: 2026-04-01\nScheduled date for Toshizo Kurisu\u2019s resignation from the Board: At the conclusion of the 161st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2026\nShares held by Toshiyuki Sakurai: 1,500 shares","jir_meta_title":"Yamato Holdings to Appoint Toshiyuki Sakurai as President and Representative Director in April 2026","jir_meta_description":"Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. announces that Toshiyuki Sakurai will be appointed President and Representative Director effective April 1, 2026. 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