FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJT Names New External Appointee for Advisory CommitteeTokyo, July 15, 2005 --- Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) (TSE: 2914) announced today a new external appointee for its Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee was formed in July 2001 to give top management advice and guidance in areas related to mid and long-term planning and other important issues. The committee consists of ten members, including five external members. The New External Appointee for the Advisory Committee, effective July 15 is: Tomijiro Morita(Chairman of the Board, The Dai-ichi Mutual Life Insurance Company) Remaining Members: Kazuo Inamori (Chairman Emeritus, Kyocera Corporation) Yoko Ohara (President, Institute for the Fashion IndustriesIFI Business School) Takamitsu Sawa (Director, Institute of Economic Research Kyoto University) Sakutaro Tanino (Board of Directors, Toshiba Corporation) Note: Josei Ito, who was an external member of the committee, passed away on April 21, 2005. Japan Tobacco Inc. is the world's third largest international manufacturer of tobacco products. The company manufactures internationally recognized cigarette brands including Camel, Winston, Mild Seven and Salem. Since its privatization in 1985, JT has actively diversified its operations into pharmaceuticals and foods. The company專 net sales were JPY 4.664 trillion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. |
