Announcement of Change in Representative Director and President of Arjo Japan K.K.

Arjo Japan K.K. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'Arjo Japan'), the Japanese subsidiary of the global company Arjo headquartered in Sweden, announces that Hideaki Yamashita stepped down as Representative Director and President on June 1, 2026, and was succeeded by Hiroshi Takagi.

Hiroshi Takagi, the newly appointed Representative Director and President, joined Arjo Japan in October 2025, bringing with him a wealth of experience and strategic expertise from major machinery manufacturers and global healthcare companies.

Upon his appointment, Takagi stated:

'Arjo has walked its path as a company that supports healing, dignity, and independence brought about by movement, with 'Empowering Movement' at its core. Creating an environment where patients can move with peace of mind not only promotes patient recovery but also protects the safety and confidence of healthcare professionals, significantly enhancing the quality and efficiency of medical care. I intend to leverage the experience I have cultivated in medicine and technology to deliver more reliable results and value to the challenges faced by the Japanese medical field. With Arjo's vision of 'becoming the most trusted partner through Mobility' in my heart, I will work together with the entire team to realize healthier outcomes for patients, healthcare professionals, and facilities alike.'

Representative Director and President: Hiroshi Takagi

[Biography of Hiroshi Takagi]

Engaged in solution-based sales in the IT solutions industry, contributing to the growth of BtoB business.

Subsequently, engaged in sales of diagnostic imaging equipment at a global healthcare company, contributing to the promotion of early diagnosis in medical settings. At the same company, he held cross-functional roles in strategic planning, business operations, and medical IT, serving as a sales manager and GM of the service sales department.
Based on his broad experience bridging technology and medicine, he has promoted organizational growth and value creation.

[About Arjo]

Arjo believes that 'Empowering Movement' is an essential element for providing better care. Our products and solutions are designed with the promotion of safe and dignified care in mind, through patient handling, hygiene, infection control, diagnostic technology, and the prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism. For 65 years, more than 7,000 staff members around the world have been supporting patients and healthcare professionals, doing their utmost to provide healthier outcomes for those with mobility issues. For more details, please visit our website (https://www.arjo.com/).