To strengthen our management and corporate governance, we have decided on the appointment of an Independent External Director, effective November 1, 2023. We are pleased to announce this new appointment.

Regarding the Non-Executive Director Personnel [New Appointment]

Non-Executive Director
Takamasa Kawasaki

Date of Appointment: November 1, 2023
Biography:
Certified Public Accountant
Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Agriculture
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) MBA

Regarding the Independent Non-Executive Director Personnel [New Appointment]

Independent Non-Executive Director
Kenichiro Matsuki

Date of Appointment: November 1, 2023
Biography:
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Public Tax Accountant
External Director (Audit & Supervisory Committee Member) of NC Holdings Co., Ltd. (Stock Code 6236, Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard)
Graduated from Waseda University, School of Commerce

Independent Non-Executive Director
Mitsuhisa Ogawa

Date of Appointment: November 1, 2023
Biography:
President of Y.S. FOOD CO., LTD. (Stock Code 3358, Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard)
Former President of MITSUI & CO. (CHINA) LTD.

Independent Non-Executive Director
Yoonji Lee

Date of Appointment: November 1, 2023
Biography: 
President of CEEDA Co., LTD.

Independent Non-Executive Director
Shigeki Suyama

Date of Appointment: November 1, 2023
Biography:
Head of OE Solutions Japan
Former General Manager of R&D Center of NEC Corporation

Independent Non-Executive Director
Ko Tanaka

Date of Appointment: November 1, 2023
Biography:
Director of Energy Solutions Business Development of Takashima & Co., LTD. (Stock Code 8007, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime)