Nitto Denko announces new president and chairman in leadership reshuffle

Nitto Denko Corporation announced a leadership change effective April 1, 2026. Hideo Takasaki will transition from representative director, president, chief executive, and chief operating officer to representative director, chairman, and chief executive. Tatsuya Akagi, currently a director and executive vice president, will assume the roles of representative director, president, and chief operating officer.

The company stated that the current medium-term management plan, "Nitto for Everyone 2025," championed by Hideo Takasaki, has significantly enhanced the company's value. With fiscal year 2025 marking the plan's conclusion, the leadership change aims to foster sustainable growth under a new system, aligning with the upcoming medium-term management plan set to begin in fiscal year 2026.

Tatsuya Akagi, born on November 19, 1970, joined Nitto Denko Corporation in April 1993. His career progressed through key roles in the information fine materials sector, including general manager of sales management and business management divisions, deputy general manager, and ultimately, sector head. He was appointed director and executive vice president in June 2024.