Yamashin-Filter Overhauls Board Lineup, Strengthens Audit and Governance Structure

An announcement from Yamashin-Filter Corp. ( (JP:6240) ) is now available.

Yamashin-Filter Corp. has announced a slate of director nominations, reappointing Representative Director and President Atsuhiko Yamazaki and three other internal directors, with their appointments to be confirmed at the June 24, 2026 shareholders’ meeting. The company will also reappoint outside directors Hideaki Morita and Hiroshi Itano as Audit & Supervisory Committee Members, add accountant and tax specialist Yosuke Uehira as a new outside Audit & Supervisory Committee Member, and see outside director Kumiko Igushi retire at the end of her term, reinforcing an independent governance framework and specialized oversight.

From June 24, 2026, the board will be composed of four internal directors and five outside directors serving as Audit & Supervisory Committee Members, complemented by a team of non-director executive officers overseeing core divisions such as R&D, production, sales, administration, and corporate planning. The addition of Uehira, who brings extensive experience from PwC and multiple external audit roles, is expected to strengthen the company’s audit capabilities and governance, while the stable reappointment of top management signals continuity in its strategic and operational direction.

More about Yamashin-Filter Corp.

Yamashin-Filter Corp., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, operates in the filtration industry, developing and supplying filter products and related technologies. The company serves industrial and construction machinery markets, and has adopted an executive officer system to strengthen its management structure and operational oversight.

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