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Suntory Holdings has announced key executive appointments as part of its strategic leadership transition at Suntory Beverage & Food Limited.

The changes, confirmed during the recent annual shareholders meeting, are set to take effect in early 2026.

Effective 1 January 2026, Josuke Kimura will be appointed as the new director and executive vice president at Suntory Holdings.

Following this appointment, he will transition to the role of advisor for business transformation at Suntory Beverage & Food Limited.

In a notable shift, Kimura is scheduled to resign from his current position as executive vice president by late March 2026, at which point he will assume the role of representative director, president and chief executive officer of Suntory Beverage & Food Limited.

This leadership change comes at a crucial time as the company aims to strengthen its market position and drive innovation within its beverage portfolio.

Meanwhile, Makiko Ono has been appointed as director and senior managing executive officer, effective 1 January 2026.

Ono will resign from her current role as representative director, president and chief executive officer of Suntory Beverage & Food Limited at the conclusion of the annual general meeting of shareholders in late March 2026.

Her new role is expected to play a pivotal part in steering the company through its next phase of growth and transformation.

Suntory Holdings, a prominent player in the beverage industry, continues to focus on innovation and sustainability as it strives to meet the evolving demands of consumers.

The upcoming leadership changes are anticipated to bolster the company's strategic initiatives and enhance its competitive edge in the global marketplace.