Announcement Regarding Transition to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee
Open8 Inc. transitioned to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee at its Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on March 30, 2026. This move aims to strengthen corporate governance and enhance the supervisory functions of the Board of Directors.
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Open8 Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Takeyasu Takamatsu; hereinafter “Open8”) transitioned to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee at its Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on March 30, 2026.
## Purpose of the Transition
Our company has positioned the enhancement and strengthening of its corporate governance system as a key management issue and has continuously pursued initiatives in this regard. In an increasingly complex business environment, to achieve sustainable improvement in corporate value, we are transitioning from a Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. This will further enrich discussions on management strategies within the Board of Directors and further strengthen the Board's supervisory functions.
## Executive Structure
1. Directors (excluding Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee Members)
Name | New Position | Current Position
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Takeyasu Takamatsu | Representative Director, President and CEO | Same
Yuki Sawada | Director and CFO | Same
Kei Sugawara | Director (Outside) | Same
2. Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee Members
## Purpose of the Transition
Our company has positioned the enhancement and strengthening of its corporate governance system as a key management issue and has continuously pursued initiatives in this regard. In an increasingly complex business environment, to achieve sustainable improvement in corporate value, we are transitioning from a Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. This will further enrich discussions on management strategies within the Board of Directors and further strengthen the Board's supervisory functions.
## Executive Structure
1. Directors (excluding Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee Members)
Name | New Position | Current Position
---|---|---
Takeyasu Takamatsu | Representative Director, President and CEO | Same
Yuki Sawada | Director and CFO | Same
Kei Sugawara | Director (Outside) | Same
2. Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee Members