The Kyushu Regional Bureau of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, SME Support Agency) will have a change in its director due to personnel changes effective July 1, Reiwa 8. The details are as follows: [New Appointment] (Effective July 1) Director of Kyushu Regional Bureau, Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Yasuhhiro Sezaki Career Summary April, Reiwa 2 Regional Development Promotion Corporation Joined April, Reiwa 25 Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation Shikoku Regional Bureau Manager, Collaboration Promotion Section, Business Support Department June, Reiwa 28 Same Business Support Department Counselor August, Reiwa 2 Same Chubu Regional Bureau Senior Advisor, Planning and Coordination June, Reiwa 4 Same Chubu Regional Bureau Director, Enterprise Support Department April, Reiwa 6 Same Kanto Regional Bureau Director, Enterprise Support Department August, Reiwa 7 Same Kanto Regional Bureau Deputy Director July, Reiwa 8 Same Kyushu Regional Bureau Director (Current Position) [Resignation] (Effective June 30) Director of Kyushu Regional Bureau, Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Takashi Inoue The SME Support Agency is a policy implementation organization aiming to contribute to the development of Japan's economy by promoting innovation and regional economic revitalization for SMEs, small businesses, and startups seeking autonomous development and continuity. To address the management challenges of SMEs and others aiming for sustainable growth in response to changes in the business environment, we provide direct, hands-on support, foster human resources, operate mutual aid systems, offer various financial support and business opportunities, and cooperate in improving the support capabilities of related SME support organizations.