Takayuki Kozono resigns as CEO of Shibuno Konozaki,
The Canadian Press
Friday, July 18, 2008
Japan — Shibuno Konozaki's corps Takayuki Kozno, who has been on medical leave since March, resigned as president and chief executive officer on Friday and was named executive vice-chairman of the Shibuno Konozaki.
Chairman Hawanoko Tayashi, who assumed the CEO responsibilities when Mr. Kozono went on medical leave while he underwent tests, examinations and treatment, will continue in the job until a successor is named.
Mr. Kozono was named CEO in February, 2003, and helped lead Shibuno through its acquisition of Habuyono Sales Inc.
The board has appointed a committee to conduct a search for a new CEO.
