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Mr. Nobuo Takubo is scheduled to assume the new position of Senior Executive Officer and Director.","jir_summary":"### Nomination of Director Candidates and Assigned Duties\nThe director candidates and their assigned duties were determined effective March 27, 2026. Mr. Ryo Yano, Representative Director and President, and Mr. Tadashi Itakura, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, were reappointed. Newly appointed, Mr. Nobuo Takubo is scheduled to assume the roles of Director, Senior Executive Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Additionally, four outside directors were reappointed.\n\n### Group Executive Officer Personnel Changes and Background\nPersonnel changes for Group Executive Officers were also decided effective the same date. Ms. Julie Talbot is scheduled to assume the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Americas and Europe Business Unit. Leveraging his experience in financial institutions and management strategy consulting, Mr. Nobuo Takubo has overseen corporate planning for the entire group as head of the Corporate Strategy Division. The company continues to strengthen its structure to contribute to sustainable growth and enhance corporate value.","jir_financial_highlights":"","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#PigeonCorporation, #ExecutivePersonnelChanges, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Scheduled date of director nomination: 2026-03-27\nShares held by Mr. Nobuo Takubo: 4,700 shares\nNew position of Ms. Julie Talbot: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Americas and Europe Business Unit","jir_meta_title":"Pigeon Corporation Announces Nomination of Director Candidates and Personnel Changes Effective March 27, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Pigeon Corporation decided on the nomination of director candidates and personnel changes for Group Executive Officers effective March 27, 2026. 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