New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced earlier today that Harold Meij has resigned from his role as President/CEO of NJPW. His resignation was made official earlier today at a Bushiroad board of directors meeting. The change will take effect on October 23 and Meij will be replaced by Takami Ohbari, the current NJPW of America CEO.
At a meeting of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s parent company Bushiroad’s board of directors today September 29, 2020, a change was announced in NJPW’s directorship. This change will take effect at the beginning of NJPW’s 50th year of trading on October 23rd.
Outgoing President/CEO: Harold Meij
New NJPW President/CEO (as of October 23): Takami Ohbari (current NJPW of America CEO)