Japan Cash Machine has resolved to transition to a two-Representative Director structure effective April 1, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and accelerate decision-making.
Under the new structure, President and Representative Director Yojiro Kamihigashi will be joined by Tsuyoshi Takagaki, who has been appointed Senior Executive Director and Representative Director. The company said the move is intended to enhance management oversight and support sustainable corporate value growth.
Takagaki, born September 13, 1961, joined the company in 1997 and has held several senior leadership roles across administration, human resources and corporate planning. He currently serves as Executive Director and Senior Executive Officer, as well as Executive General Manager of the Corporate Planning Division. He holds 15,300 shares in the company.
In addition to the leadership change, three current directors, Yoshihiro Iuchi, Norihito Nakatani and Takatomo Imai, will be promoted to Executive Director effective April 1, 2026.
The board has also approved the nomination of Yasuyuki Fujiwara as a new director candidate, to be submitted for shareholder approval at the 73rd Annual General Meeting scheduled for late June 2026. Fujiwara, born January 15, 1969, joined the company in 1991 and currently serves as Senior Executive Officer and Executive General Manager of the R&D Division. He holds 4,200 shares.
The company will also implement executive officer changes following the June shareholders meeting, including the appointment of Minako Hashimoto as Executive Officer and the retirement of Makoto Hasegawa from his executive role.
The governance changes are designed to reinforce leadership continuity and align the organization for its next phase of strategic growth
