Big news for fans of Koei Tecmo! The company is making waves with a significant leadership shift. Hisashi Koinuma, who’s been around since 1994, is taking over as president and CEO on April 1, 2025. This change comes at a pivotal time in the gaming industry, and it’s something to keep an eye on!
For those unfamiliar, Koinuma has been deeply involved in Koei Tecmo’s journey. Before this new role, he was the representative director and executive vice president. He also held the reins as chief operating officer at Koei Tecmo Games. So yeah, he knows his stuff!
But wait, there’s more! Yoichi Erikawa, co-founder of Koei, is stepping down from his position but isn’t going far. He’ll transition to representative director and chairman. It’s nice to see familiar faces sticking around during this transition period.
The company isn’t just changing its face; it’s also revamping its corporate structure. This involves separating business execution from management supervision. It sounds intense, but it could mean better decision-making processes.
Erikawa’s wife, Keiko Morikawa, will also see a role shift from representative director and chairman to director and chairman emeritus while becoming the head of a newly established entity called Koei Tecmo Corporate Finance on April 1. This new department will take over investment functions through what’s known as an absorption-type company split.
This move aims to strengthen governance related to investments and improve cash management across the board, which is definitely essential for keeping pace in today’s market!
