[Announcement] Notice of Personnel Changes
date : 7/1/2024
Thank you for your continued support of Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI).
Mr. Ryoji Noritake (CEO, HGPI) was appointed as Chair at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 21, 2024. Mr. Noritake will also continue to contribute to HGPI as CEO.
Mr. Kiyoshi Kurokawa will continue to be involved in HGPI activities as Honorary Chairman for life.
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary this year, 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 July 1, 2024)
- Kiyoshi Kurokawa (Honorary Chairman for life)
- Ryoji Noritake (Chair and CEO)
- Hiroaki Yoshida (Vice Chairman)
- Kohei Onozaki (Board Member)
- Yusuke Tsugawa (Board Member)
- Ryozo Nagai (Board Member)
- Satoko Hotta (Board Member)
- Shinsuke Muto (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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