Ministop announces leadership change amidst strategic shift

Ministop (TSE: 9946) announced a change in leadership as part of a strategic overhaul. Akihiro Fujimoto will be stepping down from his role as President and Representative Director, with Naoki Motohashi slated to take over, pending approval at the upcoming shareholders' meeting in May. This leadership transition comes as Ministop seeks to accelerate its rebuilding efforts and establish a sustainable growth strategy focused on improved profitability.