Moderna Japan Announces Appointment of New Representative Director and President
Moderna Japan announced the appointment of Kei Kaneda as its new Representative Director and President, effective April 1, 2026.
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Moderna, Inc. (hereinafter "Moderna") today announced that Kei Kaneda, General Manager of Moderna Japan Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "Moderna Japan"), Moderna's Japanese subsidiary, has been appointed Representative Director and President, effective April 1, 2026.
Effective April 1, 2026, Ms. Kaneda will assume the role of Representative Director and President, and as General Manager, she will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire business operations of Moderna Japan. Moderna will continue its efforts to deliver the value of mRNA medicines, contributing to the health of the people of Japan, in close collaboration with various stakeholders, including health authorities.
Patrick Bergstedt, who previously served as Representative Director of Moderna Japan, will retire from this position effective April 1, 2026, and will continue to serve Moderna as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia & Emerging Markets.
About Moderna
Moderna is an innovative leader in the field of mRNA medicines. Through the advancement of mRNA technology, Moderna continues to fundamentally change how medicines are made and transform the approach to treating and preventing diseases. Since its inception, Moderna's mRNA platform has enabled the development of vaccines and therapeutics in a wide range of areas, including infectious diseases, cancer, and rare diseases.
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FAQ
Who is the new President of Moderna Japan?
Effective April 1, 2026, Kei Kaneda, General Manager, has been appointed Representative Director and President.
What will happen to the former President, Patrick Bergstedt?
He will retire from his position as Representative Director on the same date and continue to serve Moderna as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia & Emerging Markets.
What business areas is Moderna focusing on in Japan?
Moderna is focused on delivering the value of mRNA medicines to the people of Japan, collaborating with health authorities and other stakeholders to contribute to health.