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Significant Leadership Changes at Big Holiday Co., Ltd.

In an important shift aimed at enhancing management efficiency and promoting sustainable growth, Big Holiday Co., Ltd. announced that it will appoint a new president on July 7, 2026. Hirotoshi Iwasaki, currently serving as a director, will take on the role of President, while the company’s founder, Yoshiyasu Iwasaki, will assume the position of Chairman.

This transition comes alongside the establishment of a new holding company, Big Holiday Holdings Co., Ltd., which will oversee the group’s management functions moving forward. This change reflects the company’s commitment to adapting to rapid changes in the business environment while optimizing the allocation of resources across its subsidiaries.

Moving Towards a Holding Company Structure

The newly formed holding structure will enable Big Holiday to reinforce its overall management strategies and administrative capabilities. The operational subsidiaries, including the current Big Holiday Co., Ltd., will continue to focus on travel operations while benefiting from the centralized support of the holding company. This structure allows for quicker decision-making tailored to the unique needs of each business sector, enhancing competitiveness and efficiency.

Chairman Yoshiyasu Iwasaki, in his comments on the leadership transition, emphasized the company's longstanding philosophy of mutual prosperity with partner sales agents throughout Japan. He noted that the travel industry is at a critical inflection point, necessitating a balance between digital transformation (DX) and personalized customer service. He expressed confidence that the incoming president would effectively carry forward this vision and lead the company into a new era.

The New Leadership's Vision

Upon his appointment as president, Hirotoshi Iwasaki expressed a deep commitment to maintaining the trust established with partner sales agents and customers since the company’s founding. He emphasized the importance of not only managing traditional travel operations but also creating new leisure opportunities rooted in local values.

Iwasaki plans to leverage technology, including DX and AI, to allow employees to dedicate more time to fostering deeper relationships with customers and partners. His vision extends beyond mere efficiency; Iwasaki aims to create an organization that harmonizes human warmth with digital advances, establishing Big Holiday as a preferred choice in the industry.

The organization will focus on empowering employees to take initiative and grow, contributing to the company’s century-long legacy.

Leadership Profiles

Yoshiyasu Iwasaki (Chairman)

• - Current Role: President
• - Transition Date: July 7, 2026

Hirotoshi Iwasaki (President)

• - Former Role: Director
• - Transition Date: July 7, 2026
• - Date of Birth: October 1993 (Age: 32)
• - Career Highlights:

- Joined Yusen Travel Co., Ltd. in April 2017
- MBA from Meiji University in September 2020
- Joined Big Holiday Co., Ltd. as Director
- Involved in various companies focusing on web marketing and organizational reforms.

Company Overview

• - Name: Big Holiday Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 3-19-2 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
• - Founded: April 1, 1964
• - Capital: 80 million yen
• - Member Associations:

- Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- All Nippon Airways (ANA)

As Big Holiday navigates this pivotal transition, the company remains dedicated to enhancing customer experiences through innovation while building on its foundation of trust and collaboration.