Faster decision-making and stronger oversight through the executive officer system
First written in FY2016. 5 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: 2026-08-10.
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In October of the same year, we will also overhaul the organizational structure and accelerate performance improvement under a framework that enables rapid decision-making.」
In October 2025, the company moved to the implementation stage of a revamped organisational structure aimed at enabling faster decision-making and accelerating performance improvement. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In November 2021, to strengthen governance, the company changed the Internal Audit Department from an organization directly reporting to the Representative Executive Officer, Chairman and CEO to one directly reporting to the Audit Committee, separating execution from oversight and establishing a framework for effective audits by the Internal Audit Department.」
Regarding the structure following the transition to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the company transferred the Internal Audit Department to the direct control of the Audit Committee, giving concrete form to the separation of execution and oversight. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on 26 August 2020, the company changed from a company with an audit and supervisory board to a company with three committees, and is working to establish a new governance structure.」
The governance structure was reorganized from a policy based on the former executive officer system to a structure transitioning to a company with an audit and supervisory committee, separating management execution from oversight. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「By establishing executive officers under the Board of Directors, the company seeks to both accelerate decision-making and strengthen oversight of business execution, thereby enhancing management transparency and improving management flexibility.」
The Company reiterated its policy of speeding up decision-making, strengthening oversight and improving transparency through its executive officer system. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, to respond to rapidly changing industries, we will introduce a company-in-company system, accelerate decision-making and increase the speed of management.」
In addition to the executive officer system, the Company introduced a company system as a means of responding to the rapidly changing industry and sought to accelerate decision-making. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「By establishing executive officers under the Board of Directors, the company seeks to both accelerate decision-making and strengthen oversight of business execution, thereby enhancing management transparency and improving management flexibility.」
The company reiterated its governance policy based on the executive officer system, the Board of Directors, the Management Committee, and the Audit and Supervisory Board. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「By establishing executive officers under the Board of Directors, the company seeks to both accelerate decision-making and strengthen oversight of business execution, thereby enhancing management transparency and improving management flexibility.」
Explained the governance structure involving the Board of Directors, executive officers, Management Committee, Board of Corporate Auditors and Internal Audit Office, among others.