Management ChangeJul 14, 2026, 04:07 PM
PicoCELA Announces Executive Leadership Changes, CTO Resignation
AI Summary
PicoCELA Inc. announced significant changes to its executive leadership, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Hiroshi Furukawa transitioned from CEO to Chairman, Chief Technology Officer, and Representative Director. Concurrently, Mr. Hideaki Horikiri moved from CFO to President, Chief Operating Officer, and Director. These changes follow the resignation of Mr. Toshihito Kanai as CTO and Director, effective June 30, 2026, citing personal reasons.
Key Highlights
- Mr. Toshihito Kanai resigned as Chief Technology Officer and Director, effective June 30, 2026.
- Mr. Kanai's resignation was due to personal reasons, not company disagreement.
- Mr. Hiroshi Furukawa appointed Chairman, Chief Technology Officer, and Representative Director.
- Mr. Furukawa was formerly the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director.
- Mr. Hideaki Horikiri appointed President, Chief Operating Officer, and Director.
- Mr. Horikiri was formerly the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Director.
- The executive position changes became effective on July 1, 2026.
- Mr. Furukawa and Mr. Horikiri remain principal executive and financial officers, respectively.
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