June 28, 2006
Tokyo, Japan-- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; President: Tatsuo Higuchi; Phone: +81-3-3292-0021) announced the appointment of members to its board of directors following approval at the 42nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 28th.
The Board Members are as follows. One Board Member has been newly appointed (*).
| Nakaima Okabayashi | Representative Director | Chairman |
|---|---|---|
| Tatsuo Higuchi | Representative Director | President |
| Tetsuo Arashi | Managing Director (Board Member) | Accounting, Finance & Business Promotion |
| Hiromi Yoshikawa | Executive Director (Board Member) | U.S. Operation |
| Shinichi Kobayashi | Executive Director (Board Member) | Europe Business Development |
| Akihiko Otsuka | Executive Director (Board Member) | |
| Ichiro Otsuka | Executive Director (Board Member) | |
| Yujiro Otsuka | Executive Director (Board Member) | |
| Yukio Kobayashi | Executive Director (Board Member) | |
| Masahiko Kato | Standing Statutory Auditor | |
| Isao Otsuka | Statutory Auditor | |
| Kazuyoshi Endo | Statutory Auditor | |
| Yasuhisa Katsuta* | Statutory Auditor |