[Announcement] Notice of Personnel Changes
date : 7/1/2025
Thank you for your continued support of Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI).
Mr. Shinsuke Muto(Board Member, HGPI) was appointed as Vice Chairman at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 23, 2025.
Mr. Hiroaki Yoshida(former Vice Chairman, HGPI) will continue to be involved in HGPI activities as Board Member.
Thus with this renewed structure, HGPI looks forward to working even harder to develop and strengthen Japanese civil society. We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support.
■Board of Directors(as of June 23, 2025)
Kiyoshi Kurokawa (Honorary Chairman for life)
Ryoji Noritake (Chair and CEO)
Shinsuke Muto (Vice Chairman)
Hiroaki Yoshida (Board Member)
Kohei Onozaki (Board Member)
Yusuke Tsugawa (Board Member)
Ryozo Nagai (Board Member)
Satoko Hotta (Board Member)
Kenji Maekawa (Auditor)
Kaoru Matsuzawa (Auditor)
* With the exception of Ryoji Noritake, Board Members serve part-time and pro bono.
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