**Uniqlo Hires COO to Support Founder-CEO**
**Uniqlo appoints COO to support founder and CEO**
TOKYO, Japan — Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of Uniqlo, has announced the appointment of Koji Yanai as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The move is seen as a strategic step to support the company’s founder and CEO, Tadashi Yanai, and drive the company’s continued growth.
Koji Yanai, the son of Tadashi Yanai, has been with Fast Retailing since 2001 and has held various leadership positions within the company. In his new role as COO, Koji Yanai will be responsible for overseeing the company’s global operations, including product development, supply chain management, and store operations.
Tadashi Yanai, who founded Uniqlo in 1984, has been the driving force behind the company’s success. Under his leadership, Uniqlo has grown into one of the world’s largest apparel retailers, with over 2,300 stores in 26 countries.
However, as Tadashi Yanai approaches his 80th birthday, there has been speculation about his eventual successor. The appointment of Koji Yanai as COO is seen as a clear indication that he is being groomed to take over the reins of the company.
Koji Yanai is a graduate of Keio University in Tokyo and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has a strong track record of success within Fast Retailing and is widely respected within the industry.
Analysts say that the appointment of Koji Yanai as COO is a positive step for Fast Retailing. They believe that he has the skills and experience to help the company continue to grow and succeed in the years to come.
**About Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.**
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. is a leading global apparel retailer that designs, manufactures, and sells clothing under seven main brands: Uniqlo, GU, Theory, Helmut Lang, PLST (Plus T), Comptoir des Cotonniers, and Princesse tam.tam.
The company has over 2,300 stores in 26 countries and regions around the world. Fast Retailing is committed to providing high-quality, affordable clothing to its customers around the world.
**Source:**
[Uniqlo Appoints COO to Support Founder and CEO](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Uniqlo-appoints-coo-to-support-founder-and-ceo,1547668.html).
