Mr. Imamura, with manufacturing knowledge cultivated at Suzuki, appointed as new Representative Director and President of Sky Works, a manufacturing subsidiary

SkyDrive Inc. (Headquarters: Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture; CEO: Tomohiro Fukuzawa; hereinafter "SkyDrive"), which develops, manufactures, and sells "flying cars" (*1), announced that Motohisa Imamura, who has been involved in the production of prototypes and prototype vehicles for four-wheelers, two-wheelers, and outboard motors in the prototype division at Suzuki Motor Corporation (hereinafter "Suzuki"), has been appointed as the Representative Director and President of its manufacturing subsidiary, Sky Works Inc. (Headquarters: Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture; hereinafter "Sky Works"), effective April 1, 2026. ## Background of Appointment To globally and stably manufacture safe and high-quality flying car aircraft, SkyDrive concluded an agreement with Suzuki for business and technological cooperation in March 2022. In June 2023, Sky Works, a subsidiary for manufacturing flying cars, was established, and manufacturing commenced in March 2024, utilizing a Suzuki Group factory in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Furthermore, collaboration is being strengthened for domestic and international expansion, including investment, support for business development in India, and the appointment of Naoki Ishii, Suzuki's Executive Vice President, as an external director for SkyDrive (*2). Up to now, Sky Works has been progressing with the manufacturing of flying car test aircraft, centering on Mr. Imamura, who was seconded from Suzuki as an assistant to the president. With Mr. Imamura, who has consistently been involved in manufacturing, taking office as Representative Director and President, the world-class advanced manufacturing know-how and organizational management expertise that Suzuki has cultivated over many years will be more directly reflected in the manufacturing of flying car aircraft, accelerating the optimization of manufacturing sites and the creation of a next-generation organization, aiming for mass production system establishment for commercialization in 2028. Nobuo Kishi, the former Representative Director and President of Sky Works, has been appointed as a director and will concentrate on leading certification and safety strategies for obtaining type certification (TC) for the entire group, as well as commanding global expansion, thereby driving business growth as a key player in aircraft development. ## Comments on Appointment ### Motohisa Imamura, New Representative Director and President, Sky Works Inc. "Effective April 1, 2026, I have been appointed as the Representative Director and President of Sky Works Inc. Inheriting the aspirations of former President Kishi, we are now shifting from the development phase of 'SKYDRIVE (SkyDrive SD-05 model)' to a new stage of mass production and social implementation. We face extremely high hurdles, such as obtaining certified business sites and type certification (TC), but we are determined to overcome these challenges and deliver Japan-originated 'flying cars' to society. We will lead the air mobility revolution as 'One Team' with all employees united, and we will surely realize a future where the sky is commonplace." ### - 1989: Joined Suzuki Motor Corporation - Consistently belonged to the prototype and manufacturing divisions, engaged in the production of four-wheelers, two-wheelers, and outboard motors. Starting his career from the front lines, he led drastic reforms of processes and dramatic improvements in development speed as the head of the prototype division. He dedicated himself to building a robust system connecting design and production and nurturing future talent. Subsequently, he served as Deputy General Manager of the Kosai Plant, a major base for four-wheelers. Particularly in the outboard motor business, he powerfully led the establishment of an increased production system. By integrating deep on-site knowledge with global manufacturing management, he played a central role in Suzuki's prototyping, supporting next-generation mobility development. - 2023: Seconded to Sky Works Inc. as Assistant to the President