TOKYO -- Tadashi Yanai plans to vacate his role as president of Fast Retailing upon turning 70 in around two years, he told The Nikkei on Friday, but will continue as chairman to watch over the company that he founded.
The head of the Japanese company behind the Uniqlo casual apparel brand stressed the need for the physical strength and technological know-how of young managers to make quick decisions and keep up with the ever-changing fashion industry.
