Volks names Kuniyoshi Shigeta president effective October 19
Shigeta succeeds Setsu Shigeta, who becomes an adviser supporting group management as Volks heads toward its 55th anniversary in 2027.
Volks announced that Kuniyoshi Shigeta has taken the post of representative director and president of the company, with the appointment dated October 19, 2026, according to gamebiz.jp.
Setsu Shigeta, the previous representative director and president, stepped down from the role. The company said Setsu Shigeta will remain involved as an adviser supporting group management.
Volks was founded in 1972 and has described its mission as making customers happy through hobbies.
The company will mark its 55th anniversary since founding in 2027.
Quick answers
Who is Volks' new president?
Kuniyoshi Shigeta became representative director and president of Volks, with the appointment dated October 19, 2026.
What is Setsu Shigeta's role after stepping down?
The former representative director and president will serve as an adviser supporting group management.
When does Volks mark its 55th anniversary?
Volks was founded in 1972 and will mark its 55th anniversary in 2027.