Naoki Izumiya, who is Honorary Advisor of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., has served as an independent Director of Recruit Holdings’ Board since 2018. Before his role as Chairman, he promoted the growth of Asahi Group companies and spearheaded acquisitions including Calpis Co., Ltd. He expanded the business globally to Oceania, south east Asia and Europe. Mr. Izumiya served in various roles at Asahi Breweries, Ltd. including Senior General Manager of Strategy Planning Headquarters, General Manager of the Tokyo Branch and Public Relations before he was appointed President and Representative Director of Asahi Breweries, Ltd. in 2010.
March 2021
Honorary Advisor* of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
March 2019
Chairman of the Board of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
June 2018
Independent Director* of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., and Independent Director* of Obayashi Corporation
March 2018
Chairman and Representative Director of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
March 2016
Chairman and Representative Director, CEO of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
March 2014
President and Representative Director, CEO of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
July 2011
President and Representative Director, COO of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
March 2010
President and Representative Director of Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
March 2009
Senior Managing Director and Senior Managing Corporate Officer of Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
March 2006
Managing Director, Managing Corporate Officer, and Senior General Manager of Sales & Marketing Headquarters for Alcoholic Beverages at Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
March 2004
Managing Director of Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
March 2003
Director of Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
September 2001
Corporate Officer, Deputy General Manager of Tokyo Metropolitan Headquarters, and General Manager of Tokyo Branch at Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
October 2000
Corporate Officer and Senior General Manager of Strategy Planning Headquarters at Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
March 2000
Corporate Officer and Senior General Manager of Group Management Strategy Headquarters at Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
April 1972
Joined Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
Unless otherwise stated, position refers to Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. *Current position