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Leadership Transition at ET Holdings

ET Holdings Co., Ltd., headquartered in Toshima, Tokyo, has announced an important leadership change involving a new appointment within its executive ranks. As of November 30, 2025, during the extraordinary shareholders meeting and board meeting, Takatoshi Noshiro has stepped down as President and CEO, with Naoki Nakawaki taking on the mantle of leadership.

A New Era Begins

In a statement following his appointment, Nakawaki expressed gratitude to all stakeholders who have supported the company since its inception. He highlighted the group's commitment to providing diverse IT solutions powered by bilingual engineers proficient in both IT and English. As digital transformation (DX) accelerates globally, Nakawaki emphasized the importance of ET Holdings continuing to act as a reliable partner for its clients’ growth initiatives.

Nakawaki intends to steer the company toward sustained development and enhancement of corporate value under the new management structure. Focused on three guiding principles—“Professional,” “Product,” and “Produce”—he aims to elevate technical skills and service quality while also fostering the creation of new business ventures and services.

His mission for the firm is clear: to contribute to social and technological change, ultimately making the world a happier place. Nakawaki’s commitment is to guide ET Holdings into this next chapter and sustain engagement with stakeholders for ongoing support and guidance.

Leadership Background

Before assuming his role at ET Holdings, Nakawaki graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at Kyoto University and began his career at the Sony Group, developing technical insights as an engineer. He later joined IBM, where he spent over 20 years driving global business efforts, establishing new ventures, and engaging with AI and advanced technologies’ societal implementation.

Throughout his career, Nakawaki has founded and led four significant organizations, contributing to strategic think tanks, branding, talent acquisition, and innovation initiatives. Additionally, for eight years, he served as an adjunct lecturer at Keio University Business School, focusing on the intersection of digital technology and management, promoting collaboration between academia and the business world.

ET Holdings Overview

ET Holdings spearheads the management of the Earth Technology group, which includes Earth Technology Co., Ltd., and Cloudin Co., Ltd., formulating and enhancing the overall management strategy across the group. With a specialization in bilingual engineers, the group delivers comprehensive IT services, primarily focusing on IT infrastructure and solutions leveraging cloud systems.

As ET Holdings embarks on this new leadership chapter, stakeholders can anticipate a renewed focus on innovation and service excellence in the dynamic landscape of IT services. Further details about Nakawaki’s vision and leadership insights can be found on the corporate website under the 'Message from the President' section.