[IBJ] First Presidential Change Since Inception, Transitioning to a Co-Representative System.

IBJ, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; TSE Prime: 6071) refreshed its management structure effective March 27, 2026. Shigeru Ishizaka, who has served as President since the company's founding in 2006, has been appointed Representative Director and Chairman, while Kenjiro Tsuchiya, who has contributed to the business's development since its early stages, has been appointed Representative Director and President. The company is transitioning to a 'co-representative system' to accelerate sustainable corporate value enhancement. Management Structure NameNew PositionFormer PositionShigeru IshizakaRepresentative Director and ChairmanRepresentative Director and PresidentKenjiro TsuchiyaRepresentative Director and PresidentExecutive Vice PresidentYasuyuki YokokawaManaging DirectorDirector

Background For over 20 years, even before the term 'konkatsu' (marriage hunting) was coined, IBJ has been dedicated to supporting individual lives under the management philosophy of 'bringing happiness to everyone we connect with.' As the population decline becomes more severe and the importance of creating marriages increases, the IBJ Group was responsible for '1 in 24'*¹ marriages in Japan last year. Moving forward, we believe that further deepening our existing businesses and taking a broad-based approach, including collaboration with local governments, is essential. Under this new management structure, we aim for the sustainable growth of the group and further enhancement of our corporate value. Kenjiro Tsuchiya, who is assuming the role of President, ...