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AD Works Group Executive Personnel Changes Announced

AD Works Group, a real estate investment solution company based in Tokyo with branches in Osaka, Fukuoka, and Los Angeles, has shared insights into its forthcoming executive changes following a board meeting held today. These changes are slated to be formally confirmed during the 6th Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting set for March 25, 2026.

New Director Candidates

The following individuals are proposed to join the board:

• - Naoya Ishida: External Director
• - Sawako Ueno: External Director (Audit Committee Member)

Departing Directors

Additionally, the company has indicated that the following directors will be retiring from their positions:

• - Koji Kaneko: Resigning as Director
• - Mamoru Sekiyama: Resigning as External Director

Confirmed Executive Team Structure

The board of directors as of the upcoming shareholders' meeting will consist of:

• - Hideo Tanaka: Reappointed as President and CEO, overseeing Group operations.
• - Toshiya Suzuki: Reappointed as Senior Managing Director, responsible for AD Works (the Group's subsidiary).
• - Hideo Goto: Reappointed as Senior Managing Director and CFO, managing corporate affairs, legal and compliance issues, risk management, and overseeing subsidiaries like Angel Torch and JMR Asset Management.
• - Haruyasu Yamashita: Reappointed as Director, managing the Finance and Accounting Department and the DX Promotion Department.
• - Taizo Muroya: Reappointed as Director, responsible for the Group Strategy Department.
• - Naoya Ishida: Newly appointed as External Director.
• - Hiroyuki Somukawa: Reappointed as External Director (Audit Committee Member).
• - Nao Tanami: Reappointed as External Director (Audit Committee Member).
• - Sachiko Awai: Reappointed as External Director (Audit Committee Member).
• - Sawako Ueno: Newly appointed as External Director (Audit Committee Member).

The finalized structure of the company's board will be solidified post the shareholder meeting on March 25, 2026.

Company Overview

Founded in 1886 as Aoki Dyeing Works, today, AD Works Group operates as a contemporary investment solutions enterprise with a legacy spanning nearly 140 years. With a mission to transform the world vibrantly through innovative strategies, the company has set ambitious goals for the decade ahead, including achieving 20 billion yen in pre-tax profit and securing a 40% share in the BtoC market.

For further information, visit the official website: AD Works Group. The company's headquarters is located in the Hibiya International Building, Chiyoda, Tokyo.

• - Company Name: AD Works Group
• - Founded: February 1886
• - Securities Code: 2982 (Tokyo Prime)
• - Representative: Hideo Tanaka, CEO