Konami announces director candidates for June vote

TOKYO - Konami Group Corporation, a major player in the entertainment and gaming industry, has announced its slate of director candidates today. The board of directors, during their meeting, resolved the nominations for directorship, which will be formally decided at the upcoming 53rd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and subsequent board meeting on June 26, 2025.

The candidates for director positions include Kamitsuki Kagemasa, who is set to continue as the Representative Director and Chairman of the Board. Kimihiko Higashio is nominated to serve as the Representative Director and President, assuming the role of Group CEO. Other nominees for director roles are Hideki Hayakawa, Katsunori Okita, Yoshihiro Matsuura, and Yoko Zetterlund, who is proposed as an outside director.

Additionally, the list includes three candidates for Director, Audit & Supervisory Committee Member roles. These are Kaori Yamaguchi, Kimito Kubo, and Yasushi Higuchi, all of whom are nominated as outside members, a move that may be seen as reinforcing the company’s commitment to corporate governance.

The announcement is part of Konami’s regular corporate governance and oversight processes, ensuring that the company’s leadership is well-equipped to steer the company in its future endeavors. The final decision on these appointments will be made by the company’s shareholders at the June meeting.

Konami, known for its prominent gaming franchises and entertainment products, is listed on both the Tokyo and London Stock Exchanges. This announcement may be of interest to investors and stakeholders who follow the company’s strategic direction and leadership.

This news is based on a press release statement from Konami Group Corporation. The company’s contact for the announcement is Yutaka Abe, Corporate Officer and General Manager of the Human Resources Division.

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