SustainabilityAkiko OkushimaJoined IBM Japan Ltd. in 1981. Subsequently worked in data-driven marketing and consulting operations, including positions at foreign IT companies. In 2001, established JBtoB CO., LTD., becoming representa-tive director and president (current position). In 2020, became an outside director at LINTEC. I would like the Company to aim for stronger governance at the global level. It is important to share the Company mission among a broad range of stakeholders.The Company engages in robust governance, based on its motto of “Sincerity and Creativity.” Last year, the ratio of independent outside directors was increased to one-third. Accordingly, statements from outside directors on the Board of Directors have increased and discussions have become more active. If I could make a request, as it is difficult to ascertain the actual status of overseas business through numerical figures alone, I would suggest more detailed reporting, to help strengthen governance on a global basis. I specialize in marketing using customer purchasing data; sales fluctuations invariably reflect changes in the market. Although the Company is not a consumer goods manufac-turer, I try to use this knowledge to speak from an end-consumer perspective. I will con-tinue contributing toward the realization of LSV 2030 from the areas of marketing and DX.The Board of Directors provides a wealth of numerical accounting data and makes evidence-based management decisions. I appreciate that we can receive direct explana-tions from individual departments and need not hesitate to ask questions of outside direc-tors. As the business environment is undergoing drastic changes, such as the shift to DX and the response to climate change, I strive to share my expertise in accounting and taxa-tion, as well as to introduce case studies that have been helpful in the management of my own accounting office, so that I can provide useful advice. As a leading company in adhesive-related products, we are expected to broadly support the social infrastructure and demonstrate leadership as a global corporate citizen. It will be important to disseminate our philosophy among a wide range of stakeholders, and I will make every effort to achieve this from my position of management oversight.Shigeru SugimotoJoined Housing and Urban Development Corporation (currently Urban Renaissance Agency) in 1982. Joined Showa Ota & Co. (currently Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC) in 1985. Established Sakura & Co. (currently Crowe Sakura & Co.) in 1988. Provides consulting services as a CPA for M&A and business restructuring and reorganization. Became an outside director of the Company in 2021.66As part of its ongoing effort to reinforce corporate governance, last year at its General Meeting of Shareholders the Company increased the ratio of independent outside directors on its Board of Directors to one-third. At the General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2022, Akiko Okushima and Shigeru Sugimoto were reappointed as outside directors. As a result of these appointments, along with Satoshi Ohoka and Kanako Osawa, who are independent outside directors and members of the Audit and Supervisory committee, the structure is the same as last year’s. We asked these four directors to evaluate the Company’s governance and talk about initiatives they expect from the Company, as well as share their thoughts about their own roles.Akiko OkushimaOutside DirectorShigeru SugimotoOutside DirectorMessages from Independent Outside Directors
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