Notice Regarding Retirement and Appointment of Executive Officers
The Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA) has announced a change in its executive leadership. Mikiharu Shimizu will retire as Executive Director on March 31, 2026, and Ryoji Uchida will assume the position on April 1, 2026.
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The Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) hereby announces the following change in its executive officers.
1. Details of the Change
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As of March 31, 2026 |
Mikiharu Shimizu, Executive Director (Retiring) (Chief Operating Officer, CIO, CISO) |
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As of April 1, 2026 |
Ryoji Uchida, Executive Director (Appointed) (Chief Operating Officer, CIO, CISO, in charge of Comprehensive Strategy and Financial Support) |
2. Brief Biography
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April 1998 |
Joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) |
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June 2016 |
Counselor, Embassy of Japan in the United States of America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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July 2019 |
Counselor, Multilateral Trade System Department, Trade Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) |
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April 2021 |
Director, International Economic Affairs Division, Trade Policy Bureau, METI |
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July 2022 |
Director, Information Technology Promotion Division, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau, METI |
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July 2025 |
Senior Executive Officer, Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA) (In charge of Comprehensive Strategy and Financial Support) |
■ Contact Information
Strategic Communication Office, Strategic Communication Department, Corporate Planning Center, IPA (Attn: Watanabe, Kamoda, Oya)
Tel: 03-5978-7503
Inquiry Form: