1. The chairperson of Japan's top business lobby, Niinami Takeshi, has resigned due to being under investigation for purchasing supplements containing an illegal substance.
2. The resignation was accepted by the association's board of directors following a meeting on Tuesday, after the membership review committee had already urged him to quit.
3. Iwai Mutsuo, the Senior Vice Chairperson, will take over temporarily until a new head is chosen, as Niinami's tenure was due to expire in April 2027. Previously, he also resigned as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings in early September.
2. The resignation was accepted by the association's board of directors following a meeting on Tuesday, after the membership review committee had already urged him to quit.
3. Iwai Mutsuo, the Senior Vice Chairperson, will take over temporarily until a new head is chosen, as Niinami's tenure was due to expire in April 2027. Previously, he also resigned as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings in early September.
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Japanese business lobby chairperson Niinami Takeshi resigned following investigation into illegal substance in supplements purchase. Resignation accepted by board after review committee's request. Iwai Mutsuo takes temporary charge until a new head is chosen, as Niinami's tenure ended in April
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250930_B6/#summary
Date: Sept. 30, 2025
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Created: 2025/09/30 08:52
Updated: 2025/12/08 01:39
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