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Mr. Kishimoto will assume the position of Chairman and Group CEO.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Change in Representative Directors\nHokuetsu Corporation resolved to change the President & CEO effective April 1, 2026. The current President & CEO Akio Kishimoto will assume the role of Chairman and Group CEO, and Shigeru Wakamoto will newly take office as President & CEO. The rationale for this change is to sustain sustainable management and accelerate the transformation of the business portfolio to strengthen competitive advantage.\n\n### Background and Career of New Representative Director\nThe new President & CEO, Shigeru Wakamoto, was born on January 13, 1958, in Niigata Prefecture and graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at Niigata University. Since joining the company in April 1981, he has held multiple roles including Manager of the Kishu Paper Mill, Head of the Technology Development Division, and Head of the Production Technology Division. Since April 2025, he has served as Senior Managing Director and Manager of the Niigata Mill. He owns 78,318 shares.","jir_financial_highlights":"Scheduled Appointment Date: 2026\u5e744\u67081\u65e5 (Unknown)\nNew President & CEO Name: Shigeru Wakamoto (Unknown)\nNumber of Shares Owned: 78,318 shares (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#HokuetsuCorporation, #executive_change, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Scheduled Appointment Date: 2026\u5e744\u67081\u65e5\nNew President & CEO: Shigeru Wakamoto\nNumber of Shares Owned: 78,318 shares","jir_meta_title":"Hokuetsu Corporation Notice of Change in President & CEO (Effective April 1, 2026)","jir_meta_description":"Hokuetsu Corporation will appoint Shigeru Wakamoto as President & CEO effective April 1, 2026, with Akio Kishimoto assuming the role of Chairman and Group CEO. 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