IHRA 9th Annual General Meeting was held on June 1st. The Vice-Chairman, Mr. Torkel Patterson resigned from his position as Director and Vice-Chairman of IHRA at the General Meeting held on June 1, 2023. IHRA thank him for his contribution to IHRA activities by his dedication and great personality over the years. He will continue to support IHRA as a Senior Advisory Board after June 1.In addition, Mr. Joseph P. Schmelzeis, Jr. assumed the position of Vice-Chairman, replacing Mr. Torkel Patterson. We heartily welcome him.

Venue of 9th Annual General Meeting

Opening remarks from Chairman Shukuri

Speech by Senior Advisor Patterson

Toast by new Vice-Chairman Schmelzeis

Greetings by new associate member; NAKAMURA JICO CO., LTD.

Closing remarks by Director Morikawa

Chairman Shukuri and Senior Advisor Patterson

Chairman Shukuri and new Vice-Chairman Schmelzeis