Nakabayashi announces leadership changes, restructuring for growth

Nakabayashi (TSE: 7987) announced significant leadership changes and a strategic restructuring aimed at boosting efficiency and competitiveness, effective June 27, 2025. Kazuyoshi Nakabayashi will succeed Hideaki Yumoto as Representative Director and President, with Yumoto transitioning to Chairman of the Board. The company is also undertaking an internal reorganization, transferring its manufacturing divisions in Hyogo and Sakai to subsidiary Nakabayashi Factory in July 2025 and February 2026, respectively, in a bid to consolidate resources and improve efficiency. These moves are tied to Nakabayashi's "Go on 5ing" mid-term plan.