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The company also revealed appointments, resignations, and candidates for directors including outside directors and audit & supervisory committee members.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Executive Changes\nKawasaki Heavy Industries has finalized the appointment of executive changes at the Board of Directors meeting held on May 12, 2026, aiming to review the structure of the Board of Directors. The formal decision is expected at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and board meeting scheduled for late June 2026, for the 203rd fiscal year. Ms. Setsuko Ino is scheduled to assume the position of Outside Director, and Mr. Ichiro Imai has been nominated as a candidate for director serving on the Audit & Supervisory Committee.\n\n### Details of the Director Structure and Resigning Members\nIn the director structure, key officers such as the Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, and Executive Vice Presidents will continue in their roles. Multiple outside directors will remain in their positions, with Ms. Setsuko Ino joining as a new outside director. Several directors serving on the Audit & Supervisory Committee are also expected to be reappointed. The director scheduled for resignation is Ms. Jennifer Rogers.","jir_financial_highlights":"","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KawasakiHeavyIndustries, #ExecutiveAppointments, #ExecutiveChanges","jir_key_figures":"New Outside Director: Ms. Setsuko Ino (scheduled for late June 2026)\nAudit & Supervisory Committee Candidate: Mr. Ichiro Imai (scheduled for late June 2026)\nResigning Director: Ms. Jennifer Rogers (scheduled for late June 2026)","jir_meta_title":"[Kawasaki Heavy Industries] Appointment of Executive Changes Scheduled for June 2026 | New Outside Director Appointed","jir_meta_description":"Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to implement executive changes at the shareholders meeting scheduled for late June 2026. 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