Notice of Executive Personnel Change
Yokohama B-Corsairs announced Eisuke Shirai as the candidate for the position of Representative Director and President, effective July 1, 2026. This appointment is subject to approval at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for the same day.
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- 📰 Published: June 12, 2026 at 22:00
- 🔍 Collected: June 12, 2026 at 13:21
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 12, 2026 at 16:51 (3h 30m after Collected)
We hereby announce that Eisuke Shirai has been selected as the candidate for the position of Representative Director and President of our club.
This matter is scheduled to be formally decided after approval at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on July 1, 2026.
Details of Executive Personnel Change
Representative Director and President: Eisuke Shirai
Resolution for Appointment (June 12, 2026, Regular Board of Directors Meeting)
Scheduled Assumption of Office (July 1, 2026)
Biography
April 2011: Joined Rakuten, Inc.
March 2015: Joined Field Management Co., Ltd.
January 2020: Principal / Executive Officer at the same company
August 2021: Representative Director at Yokohama B-Corsairs Inc.
July 2024: Representative Director and General Manager at the same company
This matter is scheduled to be formally decided after approval at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on July 1, 2026.
Details of Executive Personnel Change
Representative Director and President: Eisuke Shirai
Resolution for Appointment (June 12, 2026, Regular Board of Directors Meeting)
Scheduled Assumption of Office (July 1, 2026)
Biography
April 2011: Joined Rakuten, Inc.
March 2015: Joined Field Management Co., Ltd.
January 2020: Principal / Executive Officer at the same company
August 2021: Representative Director at Yokohama B-Corsairs Inc.
July 2024: Representative Director and General Manager at the same company
FAQ
Who is the new president candidate for Yokohama B-Corsairs?
The new president candidate is Eisuke Shirai. He is scheduled to assume the position from July 1, 2026.
When will this executive appointment be officially decided?
It will be officially decided after approval at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for July 1, 2026.
What is Eisuke Shirai's past experience?
He has experience at Rakuten, Inc. and Field Management Co., Ltd., and has served as Representative Director of Yokohama B-Corsairs since August 2021.
What kind of club is Yokohama B-Corsairs?
It is a professional basketball club belonging to the B.League, engaged in community-based activities.
What impact will this personnel change have on the club?
Leveraging Mr. Shirai's experience, further growth of the club and strengthening of its management base are expected.