Tatsuo Higuchi Appointed as President, Representative Director of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.

Tokyo, Japan -- Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; hereafter, Otsuka Holdings) today announced the appointment of Tatsuo Higuchi as President, Representative Director of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., as approved at a board of directors’ meeting today.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Higuchi served as President and Representative Director of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for eight years, from June 2000 through June 2008. During his tenure, Mr. Higuchi led overseas expansion and strengthened Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s global operations, reinforcing the company’s position as the core company of the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Group.

Under Mr. Higuchi’s experienced leadership, the newly established Otsuka Holdings will focus on accelerating the pace of global expansion of the group and developing businesses that will contribute to better health and affluent life for people all over the world.

Biography of Tatsuo Higuchi, President, Representative Director of Otsuka Holdings