Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd. Announces Change of President and CEO
Gekkan Soumu, publisher of Japan's only specialized magazine for general affairs, announced that Hiroko Usui, the Editor-in-Chief, will become President and CEO on April 1, 2026, to strengthen the integration of management and editorial expertise.
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Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroko Usui), publisher of the only specialized general affairs magazine in Japan, 'Gekkan Soumu,' has announced a change in its representative director effective April 1, 2026.
Under the new structure, Hiroko Usui will serve as President and CEO while continuing her role as Editor-in-Chief of 'Gekkan Soumu.' Kenichi Toyoda, the former President, will now serve as the Director of the Strategic General Affairs Research Institute to focus on research and the development of specialized insights.
This transition aims to enhance the synergy between editorial functions, research capabilities, and corporate management. By doing so, the company intends to provide practical information and create new value tailored to the rapidly changing corporate environment, driven by factors such as the rise of AI and evolving work values. Under this new leadership, Gekkan Soumu continues to strive for the advancement of general affairs' corporate value and contributes to the sustainable growth of businesses.
Under the new structure, Hiroko Usui will serve as President and CEO while continuing her role as Editor-in-Chief of 'Gekkan Soumu.' Kenichi Toyoda, the former President, will now serve as the Director of the Strategic General Affairs Research Institute to focus on research and the development of specialized insights.
This transition aims to enhance the synergy between editorial functions, research capabilities, and corporate management. By doing so, the company intends to provide practical information and create new value tailored to the rapidly changing corporate environment, driven by factors such as the rise of AI and evolving work values. Under this new leadership, Gekkan Soumu continues to strive for the advancement of general affairs' corporate value and contributes to the sustainable growth of businesses.