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Executive Officer Tomoyuki Miki will retire effective June 18, 2026.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Director Changes\nWellneo Sugar Corporation plans to resolve at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled in June 2026 the appointment of Kunihiko Tahara as a new Outside Director. Meanwhile, Katsuyuki Minami is scheduled to retire as an Outside Director. Additionally, Executive Officer Tomoyuki Miki will retire effective June 18, 2026. Following these changes, the board will consist of 9 directors, 4 auditors, and 11 executive officers.\n\n### Profile of New Director Candidate\nNew director candidate Kunihiko Tahara, born on April 30, 1976, joined Sumitomo Corporation and has held multiple positions in affiliated companies. As of April 2026, he serves as Head of the Food SBU Food Unit at Sumitomo Corporation and Director of Sumisho Foods Corporation. His extensive experience in corporate planning forms the foundation for his expected role as an Outside Director.","jir_financial_highlights":"New Director Appointment: Kunihiko Tahara (Outside Director) (Scheduled for resolution at the June 2026 Annual General Meeting)\nDirector Retirement: Katsuyuki Minami (Outside Director) (Scheduled for resolution at the June 2026 Annual General Meeting)\nExecutive Officer Retirement: Tomoyuki Miki (Executive Officer) (Effective June 18, 2026)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WellneoSugar, #ExecutivePersonnelChanges, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"New Director Candidate: Kunihiko Tahara (born April 30, 1976)\nDirector Retirement: Katsuyuki Minami (Outside Director)\nExecutive Officer Retirement: Tomoyuki Miki (effective June 18, 2026)","jir_meta_title":"[Wellneo Sugar] Kunihiko Tahara Appointed as New Outside Director\uff5cScheduled for June 2026","jir_meta_description":"Wellneo Sugar Corporation plans to appoint Kunihiko Tahara as a new Outside Director at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2026. 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