Japan Material announces leadership changes effective October 2025

Japan Material Co., Ltd. has announced changes to its directors and employees, decided at a board of directors meeting and effective October 1, 2025.

Tetsuro Kai, currently a managing director, senior executive officer, and head of the PM division, will assume the additional role of general manager of the purchasing department. His new title will be managing director, senior executive officer, head of PM division, and general manager of the purchasing department.

Additionally, Masaaki Yamashita, presently the general manager of the PM division's purchasing department, will be appointed as the general manager of the fab support department within the TFM division. These personnel adjustments reflect a strategic reorganization within the company's leadership structure.