**Uniqlo Appoints New COO to Support Founder and CEO**.
**Tokyo, Japan – October 13, 2023 –** Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of global apparel retailer Uniqlo, has announced the appointment of Yukihiro Nitta as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective November 1, 2023. Nitta will be responsible for supporting Tadashi Yanai, Uniqlo’s Founder and CEO, in driving the company’s global expansion and growth strategies..
**Nitta’s Extensive Experience in Retail and Operations**.
Yukihiro Nitta brings over 30 years of experience in the retail and operations sectors to Uniqlo. Prior to joining Fast Retailing, Nitta held various leadership positions at Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest retail and financial services conglomerates. During his tenure at Seven & i, Nitta was instrumental in driving the company’s digital transformation and omnichannel initiatives, including the launch of its .
