Yokokeki Oil & Fat Industry Co., Ltd. Announcement of New Representative Director and President Appointment

Yokokeki Oil & Fat Industry Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Takeo Suzuki; hereinafter "the Company"), which refines and processes oil and fat products, announced executive changes effective Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Former Representative Director and President Koichiro Ito has been appointed Director and Chairman, and former Director Takeo Suzuki has been appointed Representative Director and President.

**Executive Changes Effective Wednesday, April 1, 2026**

| Name | New Position | Old Position |
|---|---|---|
| Koichiro Ito | Director and Chairman | Representative Director and President |
| Takeo Suzuki | Representative Director and President | Director |

**Message from New Representative Director and President Takeo Suzuki**

This year marks the 78th anniversary of our company's founding and our 67th fiscal year.
Since our founder, Ginichiro Yokozeki, started the oil and fat processing business in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, in 1948, we have consistently pursued the potential of natural oils and fats.
Supported by many business partners, our business areas have expanded from edible oils to cosmetics, industrial oils, natural waxes, and chemical processing.
Moving forward, we are committed to meeting the expectations of everyone in our supply chain, with reliable quality and stable supply as the core of our management.

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