Sakata Seed Corporation has announced that, at the General Meeting of Shareholders and the Board of Directors held on August 26, 2025, the appointment of Tsutomu Kagami as the company's new president and representative director was approved, and a new management structure was decided. The new management structure was announced on July 14, 2025.
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Tsutomu Kagami commented on the appointment, stating that the operating environment has changed rapidly due to major forces such as global environmental challenges, geopolitical risks, and the rise of new technologies like genomics and AI. He emphasized that, precisely because of these constant changes, the company must reaffirm its significance and role by continuing to manage with consistency.
Kagami highlighted Sakata Seed Corporation's strong foundation in the stable agricultural and horticultural business, which has delivered health and happiness worldwide since its founding. He expressed his belief in the mission to create and provide innovative solutions that people and societies globally desire, even if they do not yet exist. Kagami emphasized that this innovative spirit is integral to Sakata's identity.
He further revealed that the company is in the process of formulating its next long-term management plan. Kagami expressed his intention to lead the company by honoring Sakata's legacy, adapting to the times, and steering the organization with flexibility and dynamism. He is committed to enhancing corporate value as a unified team of employees and management.
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