Kose Holds 2026 Entrance Ceremony: Launching 'Second Founding' Under New Holding Company Structure
Kose Group held its 2026 entrance ceremony for 67 new employees, marking its transition to a holding company structure during its 80th anniversary year. The leadership emphasized the 'Beauty Consortium Concept' to drive group-wide synergy and global growth.
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Kose Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koichi Shibusawa) held a joint 2026 entrance ceremony on April 1st for four group companies (*1) at its headquarters. This year, the group welcomed a total of 67 new employees. During the ceremony, Chairman Kazutoshi Kobayashi delivered a congratulatory address, and President Koichi Shibusawa provided administrative instructions.
(*1) Kose Corporation, Kose Cosmetics Sales Co., Ltd., Kose Industries Co., Ltd., and Advance Co., Ltd.
Message from Kazutoshi Kobayashi, Chairman and Group CEO of Kose Holdings Co., Ltd.:
Congratulations on joining the company. We are delighted to welcome you as our colleagues. On March 2nd of this year, we celebrated our 80th anniversary. Starting this fiscal year, Kose Corporation has become Kose Holdings, transitioning into a pure holding company structure. We define this year as our 'Second Founding.' Joining us at such a significant turning point means you are very fortunate. Being the 'employees who joined during the 80th anniversary' will likely be a topic of conversation for years to come. We have high expectations for you as we build a new era together. Please take on challenges with confidence.
I want to convey the thoughts behind the establishment of Kose Holdings and our future direction so that you can better understand our current state and the future we aim for. The key point of this structural transition is that Kose Holdings, as a pure holding company, will oversee the entire group's management strategy. This allows us to maximize group synergies beyond organizational walls. Furthermore, members of Kose Holdings also concurrently serve as heads of various operating companies. This setup ensures smooth coordination between the holding company's decision-making and on-the-ground operations.
We have two primary objectives for transitioning to a holding company structure:
First is the strengthening of the group's overall competitiveness and the enhancement of corporate value. We will promote organic collaboration between operating companies more than ever. By horizontally utilizing and linking management resources—including brands, products, technology, human resources, and information—across the group, we will create powerful synergies never seen before.
Second is the strengthening of group governance. To expand more diverse brands globally, we must speed up decision-making within each business company. The holding company will oversee group-wide management resources and lead strategic and efficient allocation to achieve concrete results.
Our future direction lies in the 'Beauty Consortium Concept' as a group strategy. This is not limited to the Kose Group companies gathered here today. We will deepen cooperation with Albion, Kose Cosmeport, Kose Milbon Cosmetics, Kose Maruho Pharma, and overseas brands like Tarte and Puréology. Moving forward, we will promote relationship-building with companies and brands that share our aspirations. By maximizing each other's strengths and through reciprocal cooperation, we will realize sustainable growth and further enhance corporate value.
Expectations for New Employees:
The future group we aim for...
(*1) Kose Corporation, Kose Cosmetics Sales Co., Ltd., Kose Industries Co., Ltd., and Advance Co., Ltd.
Message from Kazutoshi Kobayashi, Chairman and Group CEO of Kose Holdings Co., Ltd.:
Congratulations on joining the company. We are delighted to welcome you as our colleagues. On March 2nd of this year, we celebrated our 80th anniversary. Starting this fiscal year, Kose Corporation has become Kose Holdings, transitioning into a pure holding company structure. We define this year as our 'Second Founding.' Joining us at such a significant turning point means you are very fortunate. Being the 'employees who joined during the 80th anniversary' will likely be a topic of conversation for years to come. We have high expectations for you as we build a new era together. Please take on challenges with confidence.
I want to convey the thoughts behind the establishment of Kose Holdings and our future direction so that you can better understand our current state and the future we aim for. The key point of this structural transition is that Kose Holdings, as a pure holding company, will oversee the entire group's management strategy. This allows us to maximize group synergies beyond organizational walls. Furthermore, members of Kose Holdings also concurrently serve as heads of various operating companies. This setup ensures smooth coordination between the holding company's decision-making and on-the-ground operations.
We have two primary objectives for transitioning to a holding company structure:
First is the strengthening of the group's overall competitiveness and the enhancement of corporate value. We will promote organic collaboration between operating companies more than ever. By horizontally utilizing and linking management resources—including brands, products, technology, human resources, and information—across the group, we will create powerful synergies never seen before.
Second is the strengthening of group governance. To expand more diverse brands globally, we must speed up decision-making within each business company. The holding company will oversee group-wide management resources and lead strategic and efficient allocation to achieve concrete results.
Our future direction lies in the 'Beauty Consortium Concept' as a group strategy. This is not limited to the Kose Group companies gathered here today. We will deepen cooperation with Albion, Kose Cosmeport, Kose Milbon Cosmetics, Kose Maruho Pharma, and overseas brands like Tarte and Puréology. Moving forward, we will promote relationship-building with companies and brands that share our aspirations. By maximizing each other's strengths and through reciprocal cooperation, we will realize sustainable growth and further enhance corporate value.
Expectations for New Employees:
The future group we aim for...