Regarding the Change of Tohoku Regional Headquarters Director
The Tohoku Regional Headquarters of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (SMRJ) has announced a change in its Director, effective April 1, 2026. Shinji Sato has been appointed as the new Director, succeeding Tomonori Yanai. The article provides Mr. Sato's brief career history.
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The Tohoku Regional Headquarters of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan) will have a change in its Director due to personnel changes effective April 1, 2026. We would like to inform you as follows.
【Appointment】 (Effective April 1st)
Shinji Sato, Director of the Tohoku Regional Headquarters of the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation
Brief Biography
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April 1989 |
Mitsui Bank, Ltd. (Current: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation) |
Joined |
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March 2015 |
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Resigned |
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April 2015 |
Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation |
Joined |
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April 2015 |
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Mutual Aid Project Promotion Department |
Senior Staff, Mutual Aid Fund Group |
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April 2018 |
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Mutual Aid Project Promotion Department |
Section Chief, Mutual Aid Fund Operation, Mutual Aid Fund Group |
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June 2022 |
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Chubu Regional Headquarters |
Planning and Coordination Advisor |
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April 2024 |
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Planning Department |
Head of Public Relations and Information Strategy Office |
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April 2026 |
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Tohoku Regional Headquarters |
Director (Current Position) |
【Retirement】 (Effective March 31st)
Tomonori Yanai, Director of the Tohoku Regional Headquarters of the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation
＜Independent Administrative Agency Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation (SMRJ)＞
SMRJ is a policy implementation agency whose objective is to contribute to the development of the Japanese economy by promoting innovation and revitalization of regional economies among small and medium-sized enterprises, small businesses, and startups aiming for autonomous development and continuity. In order to solve the management challenges of SMEs and others aiming for sustainable growth in response to changes in the business environment, SMRJ provides direct, hands-on support, human resource development, operation of mutual aid systems, various financial support, and business opportunities, while also cooperating to improve the support capabilities of relevant SME support organizations.