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Leadership Changes at Mori Trust

Mori Trust Co., Ltd. recently unveiled significant alterations in its leadership structure, effective from June 24, 2026, and July 1, 2026. These changes are expected to influence the company's strategic direction and operational efficiency as it continues to evolve in the competitive real estate sector.

New Executive Appointments

The following positions have been confirmed:

Chairman and Board of Directors

• - Chairman: Akira Mori
• - President and CEO: Miwako Date
• - Senior Managing Director: Nobu Takahashi (Overseeing the Strategic Office, Investment Business Division, and Internal Audit Office)
• - Senior Managing Director: Kazuo Asano (Responsible for Sales Division, Public Relations and Marketing Department, and Real Estate Brokerage Department)
• - Managing Director: Kazuma Maruyama (In charge of the Ordering Division)
• - Managing Director: Yoshihiko Masunaga (Overseeing the Real Estate Development Division)
• - Director: Hideki Funayama (Managing the Business Administration Division and Mori Trust Holdings' Management Division)
• - Director: Shinge Edakichi (Responsible for Mori Trust Holdings' Management Division and Audit Division)
• - Director: Kenosuke Soma (Managing the General Affairs and Human Resources Division, Internal Audit Office, and Audit Division of Mori Trust Holdings)
• - Auditor: Takashi Akiyama
• - Auditor: Shigeo Yonei

Executive Officers

Effective from July 1, 2026:

• - Executive Officer: Kazunobu Kuwata (Head of the Construction Management Department, Disaster Response Office in the Real Estate Development Division)
• - Executive Officer: Ken Kuninaga (Investment Division of the Investment Business Division)

In a notable shift, the Senior Executive Officer Tomoyuki Handa will resign from his position on June 30, 2026, although he will maintain his role as President of Mori Trust Residential Services Co., Ltd.

About Mori Trust

Mori Trust, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, is a leading integrated real estate developer recognized for its large-scale mixed-use developments in urban Japan and its hotel and resort operations across the nation. The company focuses on three core business sectors: Real Estate, Hotels & Resorts, and Investment both domestically and internationally. As of March 2026, it has developed 57 buildings, residential, and commercial properties, alongside managing 35 hotels and resort facilities.

Mori Trust's commitment to enhancing Japan's international competitiveness is reflected in its dedication to urban development and the innovative use of historical buildings for hotel projects. The firm strives to contribute to the country's tourism and urban revitalization initiatives, ensuring sustainable growth and development in today’s dynamic market landscape.

For further details regarding the executives' backgrounds and the full announcement, please refer to the official press releases available on the company's website. The changes aim to fortify Mori Trust's strategic objectives as it continues to lead trends in the real estate and hospitality industries.

For more information about Mori Trust, visit Mori Trust Official Site.