Change of Director General of the Hokkaido Headquarters
The Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SME Support, JAPAN) has announced a change in the Director General of its Hokkaido Headquarters, effective April 1, 2026. Fumiyoshi Yamazaki has been appointed to the position, succeeding Takao Nakazawa, who retired on March 31.
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The Hokkaido Headquarters of the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SME Support, JAPAN) announces that there has been a change in the Director General effective April 1, 2026, due to personnel changes, as detailed below.
【Appointment】(Effective April 1)
Director General, Hokkaido Headquarters, SME Support, JAPAN: Fumiyoshi Yamazaki
【Biography】
| April 1992 | Small Business Corporation | Joined the corporation | |
| April 2015 | SME Support, JAPAN | Kinki Headquarters | Manager, Management Support Division |
| April 2018 | Planning Department | Manager, Research Division | |
| April 2021 | Sales Channel Support Department | Manager, Sales Channel Support Planning Division | |
| April 2024 | Shikoku Headquarters | Director, Enterprise Support Department (concurrently) Director, Human Resources Support Department | |
| April 2026 | Hokkaido Headquarters | Director General (Current position) |
【Retirement】(Effective March 31)
Director General, Hokkaido Headquarters, SME Support, JAPAN: Takao Nakazawa