Notice of Appointment of New President and Co-CEOs at Hakuhodo Kettle
Hakuhodo Kettle announced the appointment of Genta Ito as President & Co-CEO and Naotaka Togoku as Representative Director & Co-CEO, effective April 1, 2026.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 09:00
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Hakuhodo Kettle Inc. (hereinafter "Hakuhodo Kettle") is pleased to announce the appointment of a new President and Co-CEOs, effective April 1, 2026.
[Table of Personnel Changes]
New Position / Former Position / Name
President, Co-CEO / - / Genta Ito
Representative Director, Co-CEO / - / Naotaka Togoku
Senior Advisor, Executive Creative Director / President, CEO / Ken Funaki
General Producer, STOVE Company & Hakuhodo Shopper Interface Business Division / Director, COO / Toshihiko Hara
Since its establishment in 2006, Hakuhodo Kettle has been creating new forms of communication. As the role of communication has expanded to a full-funnel approach adapting to the times, and further into business and management domains, we have appointed new Co-CEOs to ensure Hakuhodo Kettle continues to serve as the command center for communication.
Under this new leadership structure, we will continue to provide innovative integrated communication solutions, free from the conventional boundaries of advertising.
[Table of Personnel Changes]
New Position / Former Position / Name
President, Co-CEO / - / Genta Ito
Representative Director, Co-CEO / - / Naotaka Togoku
Senior Advisor, Executive Creative Director / President, CEO / Ken Funaki
General Producer, STOVE Company & Hakuhodo Shopper Interface Business Division / Director, COO / Toshihiko Hara
Since its establishment in 2006, Hakuhodo Kettle has been creating new forms of communication. As the role of communication has expanded to a full-funnel approach adapting to the times, and further into business and management domains, we have appointed new Co-CEOs to ensure Hakuhodo Kettle continues to serve as the command center for communication.
Under this new leadership structure, we will continue to provide innovative integrated communication solutions, free from the conventional boundaries of advertising.
FAQ
Who is the new representative director and co-CEO of Hakuhodo Kettle?
Ito Genta and Sato Masahiro have become the representative directors and co-CEOs, effective April 1, 2026.
What will happen to the former president, Ken Funaki?
Ken Funaki, the former representative director and CEO, has become a Senior Advisor and Executive Creative Director.
Why did Hakuhodo Kettle transition to a co-CEO system?
To continue being the command center for communication as the role of communication expands into business and management areas.