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Chairman Akiyuki Otomo and Executive Managing Director Nao Asano will resign, assuming the positions of advisor and counselor, respectively.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Officer Changes\nWarabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. plans to formally decide on changes to director positions at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Directors meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026. Key changes include the promotion of Director Koji Mori to Executive Managing Officer, and the new appointment of Mr. Koji Ono as Director and Executive Officer. Meanwhile, Chairman Akiyuki Otomo and Executive Managing Director Nao Asano will resign and assume the roles of advisor and counselor, respectively. Additionally, there will be a change in the General Affairs Department manager.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Corporate Strategy\nThese officer changes aim to renew the management structure, promoting officers responsible for the food-related business and strengthening administrative departments. As the resigning officers will continue their involvement as advisor and counselor, continuity in management is expected. This is anticipated to support the company\u2019s sustainable growth and governance enhancement.","jir_financial_highlights":"Scheduled Change Date: 2026-05-28 (Unknown)\nResigning Officers: Akiyuki Otomo (Chairman), Nao Asano (Executive Managing Director) (Unknown)\nNew Officers: Koji Ono (Director and Executive Officer) (New Appointment)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WarabeyaNichiyoHoldings, #ExecutiveChanges, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Scheduled Change Date: 2026-05-28 (Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Directors meeting date)\nResigning Officers: Akiyuki Otomo (Chairman), Nao Asano (Executive Managing Director)\nNew Officers: Koji Ono (Director and Executive Officer)","jir_meta_title":"Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Announces Officer Changes Effective May 28, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings decides on director position changes effective May 28, 2026. 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