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Mitsui Chemicals: Personnel Changes Announcement

Key highlights
  • Personnel changes effective April 1 and June 24, 2026.
  • New board members to be confirmed at June 24, 2026, shareholders meeting.
  • Key roles include Chairman, President & CEO, and Senior Managing Executive Officer.
  • Audit & Supervisory Board Members updated.

Personnel Changes Overview

Mitsui Chemicals has announced updates to its board and audit positions, effective April 1 and June 24, 2026. These changes involve key roles such as Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, and Senior Managing Executive Officer.

Key Appointments

HASHIMOTO Osamu will serve as Representative Director and Chairman of the Board. ICHIMURA Satoshi is appointed as Representative Director, Member of the Board, President & CEO. HIRAHARA Akio will take on the role of Representative Director, Member of the Board, and Senior Managing Executive Officer.

Board Members

Additional board members include TANNOWA Tsutomu, ANDO Yoshinori, MABUCHI Akira, MIMURA Takayoshi, KIHARA Tami, OMOTE Toshihiko, YOSHIDA Osamu, and SHU Ungyong. These members will contribute to the strategic direction of the company.

Audit & Supervisory Board

The Audit & Supervisory Board will include NISHIO Hiroshi, HOSOMI Yasuhiro, GOTO Yasuko, ONO Junshi, and KIKUCHI Shin. Their roles are crucial for maintaining corporate governance and compliance.

Shareholder Approval

The new appointments are subject to approval at the Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 24, 2026. This meeting will finalize the proposed changes and confirm the new board and audit members.