[Announcement] Transition to a New Governance Structure as of January 1, 2026

Shizenkan University has transitioned to a new governance structure effective January 1, 2026.

With a mission to cultivate leaders who drive Societal Innovation, the University has continuously advanced the integration of education, research, and practice. This enhancement of our governance structure is intended to further accelerate these efforts while strengthening the quality of education as well as organizational transparency, diversity, and professional expertise.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals as new Board Directors and Council Members:

Newly Appointed Board Directors

Daisuke Takatsuki
　Partner, CVC Asia Pacific Japan K.K.
　Representative Director, Social Innovation Partners
　Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Leadership and Innovation, Shizenkan University

Meyumi Yamada
　Director and Co-founder, istyle Inc.
　Representative Director, Bank for Smiles
　　Ms. Yamada previously served as a Council Member and has now been appointed as a Board Director.

Newly Appointed Council Members

Nalin Advani
　Vice President, Graduate School of Leadership and Innovation, Shizenkan University
　Adjunct Professor, Business School, National University of Singapore
　Chair, Yokohama International School
　Outside Director and Independent Director, BIPROGY Inc.

Kazushi Ambe
　President, Sony University

Yoshikazu Kitahara
　Representative Director Chairman and CEO, TOKYO DOME CORPORATION
　Special Advisor, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

Kenichiro Konno
　Founder, Carus Holdings
　Alumnus, Shizenkan University

Jennifer Rogers
　General Counsel International, Asurion Japan Holdings G.K.
　Outside Director, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
　Outside Director, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

Satoshi Tarumoto
　Representative Attorney at Law, Inteasu Law Office
　Co-Chair, Fairtrade Label Japan
　Co-Representative Director, Japan Legacy Gift Association
　Audit & Supervisory Board Member, ZenmuTech Co., Ltd.
　Auditor, Japan Association for the World Food Programme
　Alumnus, Shizenkan University

Akio Yamaguchi
　General Manager and President, IBM Japan, Ltd.,
　Representative Director, Accessibility Consortium of Enterprises (ACE)
　Chairman, Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai)
　Chairman of Management Advisory Council, Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology (AIIT)
　Member of Fiscal System Council, Ministry of Finance

Looking Ahead

By welcoming distinguished leaders from industry, academia, and the public sector, Shizenkan University will further strengthen its commitment to developing leaders equipped with practical wisdom and strong ethical foundations.
Under this new governance structure, we will deepen our educational programs, enhance collaboration with society, and expand a globally minded community—contributing meaningfully to the realization of Societal Innovation.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support and guidance.