This series of feature articles covers the activities of corporate leaders, including Nissan Chemical Chairman Kinoshita (木下), and presents the current status and insights into the management of companies such as Nissan Chemical and Mitsubishi Chemical Group.
Nissan Chemical Chairman Kinoshita (木下) is profiled under the headline “Building the foundations for growth from rock bottom,” which is identified as a sign that the company’s turnaround is taking hold. Photo-illustrated explanations in the upper and lower sections are also included, highlighting the chairman’s leadership. The articles also offer the assessment that, while Nissan Chemical is generating high returns, it has yet to reach the top tier. These appear to form part of an analysis centered on the company’s past difficulties and current earnings performance.
The article also describes the assessment that, for Mitsubishi Chemical Group President Chikamoto (筑本), adversity became an opportunity to strengthen the company’s ability to rebuild. Alongside a photograph in the lower section, the company’s efforts toward rebuilding are emphasized. Separately, the information and electronics segment’s earnings upside and its contribution as a driver of semiconductor materials are also covered.