Separation of decision-making and business execution under an executive officer system
First written in FY2017. 5 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-24.
37 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the executive officer system reforms implemented in April 2021, the system comprises 4 tiers: “委任型執行役員,” who also serve as directors; “委任型執行役員,” who are candidates for director; “雇用型執行役員,” who retain employee status, allowing for flexible selection and promotion; and “業務役員,” who are candidates for the latter. By clarifying roles, personnel requirements and appointment and dismissal processes, we are strengthening the development of management personnel in each division and building a sustainable leadership pipeline.」
The executive officer system has been organised into 4 tiers, and the company is building a leadership pipeline by clarifying roles, personnel requirements and appointment and dismissal processes. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We are also delegating authority for business execution from the Board of Directors to executive officers and others in order to achieve a gradual separation of the Board’s management oversight function from the business execution function.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of proceeding with the delegation of authority for business execution from the Board of Directors to executive officers and others. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We are also delegating authority for business execution from the Board of Directors to executive officers and others in order to achieve a gradual separation of the Board’s management oversight function from the business execution function.」
The company is specifically advancing the delegation of authority from the Board of Directors to executive officers and others to separate the Board from business execution. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「We are a company with an Audit & Supervisory Board and have introduced an executive officer system to ensure flexibility in business execution and clarify executive responsibilities. Executive officers report on the status of business execution to the Board of Directors every quarter.」
The company has adopted an executive officer system to ensure flexible management decision-making and business execution and clarify responsibilities, with reports made to the Board of Directors each quarter.