Building a management structure that reduces dependence on specific individuals
First written in FY2019. 3 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「October 2026 Representative Director and President (incumbent)」
The Representative Director and President changed from Agatsuma Fumio (我妻 文男) to Matsubayashi Atsuki (松林 篤樹), indicating a specific change in the management structure aimed at reducing dependence on a particular founder. - 2026-09-11AdvancedChanges in Directors and Officers
「Last year, marking the Company's 40th year since founding, we transitioned to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee and have steadily proceeded with the delegation of management authority.」
Following the transition to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee and the delegation of management authority, the Company has established a next-generation management structure under which the managing director will change to representative director and president. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group is working to strengthen governance, including by making 5 of its 8 directors and audit & supervisory board members outside officers.」
A specific management structure is presented to limit dependence on specific individuals, with 5 of 8 officers being outside officers. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The Group is focusing on hiring specialists in each field, developing and strengthening its personnel, and promoting the delegation of authority, with the aim of establishing a management structure that is not excessively dependent on Agatsuma Fumio (我妻 文男).」
The policy of limiting dependence on specific individuals through the hiring of specialists, personnel development and strengthening, and delegation of authority continues. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Group is focusing on hiring specialists in each field, developing and strengthening its personnel, and promoting the delegation of authority, with the aim of establishing a management structure that is not excessively dependent on Agatsuma Fumio (我妻 文男).」
The policy of limiting dependence on specific individuals through the hiring of specialists, personnel development and strengthening, and delegation of authority continues. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「The Group is focusing on hiring specialists in each field, developing and strengthening its personnel, and promoting the delegation of authority, with the aim of establishing a management structure that is not excessively dependent on Agatsuma Fumio (我妻 文男).」
The hiring of specialists, personnel development and strengthening, and delegation of authority are identified as measures to reduce dependence.