Establishing a Governance Structure to Accelerate Decision-Making
First written in FY2017-Q1. 6 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 7 of 60 companies on the "Worse" side.
22 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We will clarify the missions of each Group CXO, business owner and executive of each operating company through job descriptions, set out guidelines for reporting between Group CXOs and business owners and regional headquarters and operating companies, and invigorate communication, thereby accelerating the swift and flexible advancement of businesses and the exercise of functions in line with Group strategy.」
Matrix governance was translated into concrete operating mechanisms, including job descriptions, reporting guidelines and stronger communication with operating companies. - 2026-05-16AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「We are establishing a matrix-style business execution structure that organically combines Group CXOs overseeing key corporate functions with business owners overseeing major businesses, while strengthening the organization by appointing diverse external talent.」
The establishment and operation of a matrix-style business execution structure combining Group CXOs and business owners was reconfirmed. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We further strengthened the matrix-style management structure led by Group CXOs and business owners, including through the appointment of new Group CXOs. By actively recruiting talent from outside the Group, we established a professional management team with diverse backgrounds.」
The CXO and business owner systems were implemented as the actual management team and reporting lines, and the governance structure was strengthened through the appointment of new CXOs and recruitment of talent from outside the Group. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of Group management, we will further expand the number of CXO positions and strengthen corporate functions, while fully promoting matrix management of businesses and functions through the newly introduced business owner system.」
In addition to the existing governance structure, the Company expanded its CXO positions and introduced a business owner system, moving toward matrix management of businesses and functions. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to establishing an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the Company has built an effective corporate governance structure incorporating outside perspectives through the appointment of outside directors, introduction of an executive officer system, and establishment of voluntary committees.」
The governance structure was made concrete throughout the fiscal year, including 16 directors, 7 outside directors, the Audit and Supervisory Committee, the Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee, and the Advisory Board. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to establishing an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the Company has built an effective corporate governance structure incorporating outside perspectives through the appointment of outside directors, introduction of an executive officer system, and establishment of voluntary committees.」
The governance structure, including the Audit and Supervisory Committee, outside directors, the executive officer system, and the Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee, is being implemented in concrete terms. - FY2017-Q2AchievedAnnual report
「On the same date, the Company changed its corporate name to “第一生命ホールディングス株式会社,” changed its business purpose to the management and administration of Group companies and related activities, and transitioned to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee.」
The transition to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee was completed effective 1 October 2016, and the governance structure as a holding company entered the implementation phase. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「②Establishing a governance structure that supports swift decision-making at Group companies」
As one of the purposes of the holding company structure, the Company explicitly stated that it would accelerate decision-making at Group companies and establish a governance structure. The transition to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee was also stated.