Notice of Appointment of New President and Co-CEOs at Hakuhodo Kettle

Hakuhodo Kettle Inc. (hereinafter "Hakuhodo Kettle") is pleased to announce the appointment of a new President and Co-CEOs, effective April 1, 2026.

[Table of Personnel Changes] New Position / Former Position / Name President, Co-CEO / - / Genta Ito Representative Director, Co-CEO / - / Naotaka Togoku Senior Advisor, Executive Creative Director / President, CEO / Ken Funaki General Producer, STOVE Company & Hakuhodo Shopper Interface Business Division / Director, COO / Toshihiko Hara

Since its establishment in 2006, Hakuhodo Kettle has been creating new forms of communication. As the role of communication has expanded to a full-funnel approach adapting to the times, and further into business and management domains, we have appointed new Co-CEOs to ensure Hakuhodo Kettle continues to serve as the command center for communication.

Under this new leadership structure, we will continue to provide innovative integrated communication solutions, free from the conventional boundaries of advertising.