Change of Kyushu Regional Bureau Director

The Kyushu Regional Bureau of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, SME Support Agency) will have a change in its director due to personnel changes effective July 1, Reiwa 8. The details are as follows:

[New Appointment] (Effective July 1)

Director of Kyushu Regional Bureau, Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Yasuhhiro Sezaki

Career Summary

April, Reiwa 2

Regional Development Promotion Corporation

Joined

April, Reiwa 25

Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation

Shikoku Regional Bureau

Manager, Collaboration Promotion Section, Business Support Department

June, Reiwa 28

Same

Business Support Department

Counselor

August, Reiwa 2

Same

Chubu Regional Bureau

Senior Advisor, Planning and Coordination

June, Reiwa 4

Same

Chubu Regional Bureau

Director, Enterprise Support Department

April, Reiwa 6

Same

Kanto Regional Bureau

Director, Enterprise Support Department

August, Reiwa 7

Same

Kanto Regional Bureau

Deputy Director

July, Reiwa 8

Same

Kyushu Regional Bureau

Director (Current Position)

[Resignation] (Effective June 30)

Director of Kyushu Regional Bureau, Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Takashi Inoue

<About the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation (SME Support Agency)>

The SME Support Agency is a policy implementation organization aiming to contribute to the development of Japan's economy by promoting innovation and regional economic revitalization for SMEs, small businesses, and startups seeking autonomous development and continuity. To address the management challenges of SMEs and others aiming for sustainable growth in response to changes in the business environment, we provide direct, hands-on support, foster human resources, operate mutual aid systems, offer various financial support and business opportunities, and cooperate in improving the support capabilities of related SME support organizations.