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Ajinomoto Revamps Top Executive Lineup to Bolster Global Food Business

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  • Ajinomoto appoints Hiroshi Kaho and Ichiro Sakakura as new representative executive officers from April 2026.
  • Leadership reshuffle, including CIO Hiroshi Shiragami’s retirement, aims to reinforce global food and HR strategy focus.
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Ajinomoto Revamps Top Executive Lineup to Bolster Global Food Business

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The latest update is out from Ajinomoto Co ( (JP:2802) ).

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has announced executive leadership changes effective April 1, 2026, appointing Hiroshi Kaho as Representative Executive Officer & Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and Ichiro Sakakura as Representative Executive Officer & Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Food Products Division. The reshuffle, which also includes the retirement of Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Hiroshi Shiragami, signals a strategic strengthening of the company’s global management structure by elevating leaders with extensive international and regional experience in North America, Europe, Africa, and ASEAN markets, potentially sharpening its focus on human capital, core food products, and overseas expansion.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2802) stock is a Hold with a Yen3498.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ajinomoto Co stock, see the JP:2802 Stock Forecast page.

More about Ajinomoto Co

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a Japan-based global food and amino science company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, best known for seasonings, processed foods, frozen foods, and nutritional and health-related products. The group operates worldwide with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, leveraging its expertise in umami, amino acids, and food technologies to drive growth in consumer foods and solutions for health and nutrition markets.

Average Trading Volume: 4,507,411

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen3404B

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