Louis Poulsen Japan Announces Appointment of New Representative Director and President
Louis Poulsen Japan Co., Ltd. announced the appointment of Ms. Hiroko Yoshinaga as the new Representative Director and President, effective April 1, 2026. This move aims to strengthen brand value and accelerate business growth in the Japanese market.
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Louis Poulsen Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that Hiroko Yoshinaga has been appointed as the Representative Director and President, effective April 1, 2026, following the retirement of Akinao Shinoda, who had managed Louis Poulsen Japan since 2019.
Founded in Denmark in 1874, Louis Poulsen has enriched and comforted people's lives for over 150 years through its philosophy of "shaping light," designing light itself. Beyond mere lighting fixtures, Louis Poulsen has earned a high reputation worldwide through its products that combine functional beauty with timeless design, enhancing the quality of spatial experience.
In the Japanese market, based on the brand's philosophy, Louis Poulsen Japan has been proposing high-quality lighting environments for residential and commercial spaces. Particularly since 2024, the company has focused on strengthening its DtoC (Direct to Consumer) segment, opening Louis Poulsen Tokyo Store (Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Louis Poulsen Osaka Store (Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka / Herbis PLAZA) as bases embodying the brand's worldview. Additionally, the official online store has been launched, creating new touchpoints with customers. This initiative provides an environment where customers can directly experience the brand's value, promoting sustainable growth in the Japanese market. Under this new structure, Louis Poulsen Japan aims to further enhance brand value and achieve continuous business growth.
Comment from the New Representative Director and President
Upon her appointment, Yoshinaga stated:
"It is a great honor to be appointed as the Representative Director and President. Building upon the brand value that Louis Poulsen Japan has cultivated, I will strive to further strengthen partnerships with our business partners, the e-commerce business, and customer touchpoints, including our directly managed stores, which were the first to open worldwide, to achieve sustainable brand growth in the Japanese market.
Under the philosophy of 'shaping light,' which Louis Poulsen cherishes, we will deliver light that enriches and comforts people's lives to as many people as possible."
New Representative Director and President Profile
Hiroko Yoshinaga
Born in Kobe. Studied abroad in the UK after high school. After returning to Japan, she served as General Manager of both Sales and Marketing Departments at a foreign-affiliated company, while also earning an MBA from graduate school in 2016. In April 2021, she was appointed Representative Director and President of Fissler Japan Co., Ltd. From April 2026, she will assume the position of Representative Director and President of Louis Poulsen Japan Co., Ltd.
Company Overview
Company Name: Louis Poulsen Japan Co., Ltd.
Location: AXIS Building 4F, 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hiroko Yoshinaga, Representative Director and President
Business Activities: Import and sales of lighting fixtures