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Director Kenji Hirose will resign effective on the same date and will also step down as Executive Vice President and Group CFO, thereafter assuming the position of Executive Fellow. Meanwhile, Nao Kono and Eiichi Kaga will be newly appointed as directors. Nao Kono has long held various roles within the company and currently serves as Executive Vice President and Group CMO. Eiichi Kaga has been responsible for management control primarily in the finance division and plays an active role as a Senior Executive Officer.\n\n### New Executive Structure and Future Outlook\nThe new executive structure will be inaugurated on March 27, 2026, with Hiroshi Mikitani serving as Chairman and CEO, Kentarou Momono as Executive Vice President, Nao Kono as Director and Executive Vice President, and Eiichi Kaga as Director and Senior Executive Officer. Outside directors and audit & supervisory board members will continue to maintain their independence while overseeing management. 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