For Immediate Release
July 22, 2019
LIXIL Group Corporation

LIXIL International to Strengthen Cross-Regional Collaboration andInnovation with New Appointments
Tokyo – LIXIL Group Corporation (“LIXIL Group”, TSE Code: 5938), maker of pioneering water andhousing products, today announced new leadership appointments for LIXIL International, a virtualstructure that covers all LIXIL Water Technology (LWT) and LIXIL Housing Technology (LHT) operations
outside of Japan. Along with Bijoy Mohan’s recent appointment as CEO of LIXIL International, the newappointments enable a more focused approach to enhancing operational efficiency and accelerating therollout of differentiated products and services through the group’s unique global brand portfolio.
Implementing further integration within the group, Yang Chin Chen has been appointed as CEO of LWTAsia Pacific, effective immediately. He will concurrently serve as Chief Integration Officer leading thecross-functional Synergy Creation Office, where he has built a track record of overseeing over 30 projects
enabling collaborations with Japan and overseas businesses. He brings a wealth of experience inmanaging cross-regional and multi-cultural organizations, and will be responsible for leading,developing and accelerating LIXIL’s water technology business across Asia Pacific, a region poised as
LIXIL’s future growth engine.
While LIXIL will continue to manage its business by regions, Chen, as well as other region CEOs JonasBrennwald for LWT EMENA, Steven Delarge for LWT Americas, and Jay Londhe for LIXIL Africa, will reportto Mohan. Mohan will concurrently oversee LHT Asia Pacific until a successor is appointed.
To enhance organizational and functional efficiency, Adam Bryson has been appointed Chief FinancialOfficer, LIXIL International, reporting to Mohan from August 1, 2019. Having served as Chief Financial
Officer of both LWT Americas and LWT EMENA, Bryson brings with him strong cross-regional expertiseand experience.
As leveraging LIXIL’s global manufacturing and R&D footprint will be central to accelerating the growthof LWT across all its regions and brands, two COOs are being appointed to create and lead a unifiedtechnology and manufacturing organization across LIXIL International. Thomas Fuhr, currently CEO ofGrohe AG, and an experienced senior executive with a record of operational excellence, will function as
COO – Fittings, Showers and Behind-the-Wall. Shinji Ito, currently Chief Supply Chain Officer for LWT
Asia Pacific, and one of LIXIL’s most respected international executives, will function as COO - Ceramics,Vanities, Prefabricated Bathrooms, and Kitchen Systems. While these appointments are effective
April 1, 2020, the leaders will begin work immediately to establish clear processes, KPIs, roles andresponsibilities.
Leveraging over 30 years of a vast experience in the optimization of LIXIL's global manufacturing andsupply chain operation, Ryuichi Kawamoto, currently Director of LIXIL Group, will serve in a strategic
global role focused on advising and mentoring LIXIL International on decisions relating to technology,
effective August 1, 2019.
LIXIL International CEO, Mohan, said, “From the Americas through to EMENA, Asia Pacific, and Africa
regions, LIXIL has established regional platforms to best serve the needs of individual markets while
enabling it to collaborate worldwide. We are now taking it a step further. Under LIXIL International, we
will accelerate cross-regional collaboration and strategic innovation, enabling a more focused approachacross LIXIL’s overseas operations. I am pleased to welcome the new leadership team, who will play a
critical role in delivering on this strategy and unlocking new growth.”
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LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a
reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to
make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design,an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approachcomes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000
colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion
people every day.
LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.

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