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Hokuetsu Reshapes Top Management to Drive Business Portfolio Transformation

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  • Hokuetsu will realign top leadership, naming Sekio Kishimoto Chairman and Group CEO.
  • Veteran executive Shigeru Wakamoto becomes President and COO to accelerate portfolio transformation.
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Hokuetsu Reshapes Top Management to Drive Business Portfolio Transformation

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The latest announcement is out from Hokuetsu Corporation ( (JP:3865) ).

Hokuetsu Corporation has announced a leadership reshuffle aimed at sustaining long-term management and accelerating the transformation of its business portfolio to bolster competitiveness. Current President and CEO Sekio Kishimoto will become Chairman and Group CEO, while Senior Managing Director and Niigata Mill Manager Shigeru Wakamoto will be promoted to President and COO, concurrently serving as COO of the Production Technology Division, effective April 1, 2026. Wakamoto, a career executive with extensive experience overseeing mills, technology development, safety, environment, and quality management, is expected to drive operational efficiency and support the company’s strategic shift in its business structure under the new governance setup.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3865) stock is a Hold with a Yen1007.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hokuetsu Corporation stock, see the JP:3865 Stock Forecast page.

More about Hokuetsu Corporation

Hokuetsu Corporation, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, operates in the paper and related materials industry, with core operations centered on paper manufacturing, production technology, and energy services. The company runs major mills such as its Niigata Mill and Kishu Mill and has a focus on safety, environmental management, quality control, and profitability across its industrial operations.

Average Trading Volume: 235,777

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen156.6B

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