Kioxia appoints Yoshihiko Kawamura as chief financial officer

Kioxia appoints Yoshihiko Kawamura as chief financial officer

Kioxia Appoints Yoshihiko Kawamura to Senior Leadership Role

Kioxia Holdings Corporation, a global leader in memory solutions, announced on June 9, 2025 the appointment of Yoshihiko Kawamura as Executive Vice President and Executive Officer, effective June 27, 2025. The company stated it will disclose the full list of executive officers at a later date.

Kawamura brings extensive executive experience to Kioxia, having held senior roles at Mitsubishi Corporation and Hitachi, Ltd. His career includes positions such as Senior Vice President at Mitsubishi Corporation (2010) and progressive leadership roles at Hitachi, Ltd., including Executive Vice President and Executive Officer (2022). Prior to joining Kioxia, he served as Senior Executive Advisor to Hitachi's President until April 2024. Currently, Kawamura also serves as an outside director for circlace Inc. (since June 2024) and Dentsu Group Inc. (since March 2025).

Kioxia emphasized that Kawamura's appointment aligns with its strategic goals to strengthen corporate governance and leadership. His role will focus on operational and managerial responsibilities, though specific duties were not detailed in the announcement. The company reiterated that this update is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a securities offering.

As of the latest available data, Kioxia's management structure includes Nobuo Hayasaka as President and CEO, with Hideki Hanazawa serving as Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Kawamura's addition to the executive team reflects the company's ongoing efforts to reinforce its leadership amid competitive pressures in the semiconductor industry.

Kioxia, which operates approximately 15,000 employees globally, remains focused on advancing memory technologies and expanding its market presence. Further details on organizational changes are expected in an upcoming official announcement.

(https://www.kioxia-holdings.com/en-jp/news/2025/20250609-1.html): Kioxia Holdings Corporation, June 9, 2025
(https://www.kioxia.com/en-jp/about/about-us.html): Kioxia Corporation, Company Information (2025)