The top of Shinkin Central Bank is changing for the first time in 8 years. Its new chairman, Sudo Hiroshi (須藤 浩), has drawn on experience in Japan and overseas and outlined a management philosophy supporting 254 credit unions nationwide.
As part of the change in top management for the first time in 8 years, Sudo Hiroshi (須藤 浩) became the new chairman of Shinkin Central Bank. Sudo, who is said to have extensive experience in Japan and overseas, is an appointment attracting attention for its implications for the institution’s future management policy.
Sudo has advocated a management philosophy that emphasizes Face to Face and is reported to have indicated a policy of strengthening contact with regional financial institutions.
As the central financial institution for credit unions, of which there are 254 nationwide, efforts to deepen relationships with frontline operations and customers are expected to be a focus going forward.