NJPW announced that NJPW President and CEO Harold Meij is stepping down as of October 23 and will be replaced by Takami Ohbari, who is currently the CEO of NJPW of America.
Change in NJPW Directorship
At a meeting of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s parent company Bushiroad’s board of directors today September 29, 2020, a change was announced in NJPW’s directorship. This change will take effect at the beginning of NJPW’s 50th year of trading on October 23rd.
Outgoing President/CEO:
Harold MeijNew NJPW President/CEO (as of October 23):
Takami Ohbari (current NJPW of America CEO)
Meij became the president of NJPW in May 2018.
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