Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Announces New President & CEO
TOKYO, March 6, 2015 - Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (“Ajinomoto Co.”) announced today that a proposal to appoint a new President & CEO was approved at the meeting of the Board of Directors held today. This appointment will be effective upon approval at the meeting of the Board of Directors to be held after the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Ajinomoto Co. in late June 2015.

Late June 2015
Name New Position Current Position
Masatoshi Ito Representative Director,
Chairman of the Board
Representative Director,
President & Chief Executive Officer
Takaaki Nishii Representative Director,
President & Chief Executive Officer
Member of the Board & Corporate Vice President



About Ajinomoto Co.
Ajinomoto Co. is a global manufacturer of high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. For many decades Ajinomoto Co. has contributed to food culture and human health through wide-ranging application of amino acid technologies. Today, the company is becoming increasingly involved with solutions for improved food resources, human health and global sustainability. Founded in 1909 and now operating in 26 countries and regions, Ajinomoto Co. had consolidated net sales of JPY 991.3 billion (USD 11.0 billion) in fiscal 2013. For more about Ajinomoto Co. (TYO: 2802), visit www.ajinomoto.com.

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