Management

From left: Yuichi Seki, Tatsundo Maki, Kimihiko Uemura, Shigeko Okazaki, Yoichi Okazaki, and Hideaki Umeda

Directors

Outside Director Tatsundo Maki
Outside Director Yuichi Seki
Outside Director Kimihiko Uemura
Director, Representative Executive Officer President and CEO Shigeko Okazaki
Director, Executive Officer, Vice president, COO Yoichi Okazaki
Director, Executive Officer Hideaki Umeda

Skill Chart

Skills Reason for selection Number of applicable directors
Corporate Management Directors with experience and a track record in management are required to establish and implement growth strategies and realize the Group’s vision “Our Value to People and the Planet” amid a dramatically changing business environment as a leading packaging company. 6
Sustainability and environmental management Directors with knowledge about decarbonization, eco-design, diversity, and work-life balance as well as the ability to promote initiatives in those areas are required to be a company that contributes to realizing a sustainable society by solving ESG issues with packaging. 4
Marketing Keeping an ear to customers and the market, understanding the essence of their needs, and growing together with them is key to sustainable growth in the packaging market. Directors with such experience are required. 5
Manufacturing and development Directors with experience promoting various innovations, solid knowledge in the fields of technology, quality, and the environment, and respective experience in strategic planning are required to develop and bring to market eco-friendly products to realize a circular society. 4
Global Business Directors with business management experience overseas and ample knowledge and experience regarding things like business conditions, lifestyles, and culture overseas to respond to local needs are required to accelerate global expansion and strengthen profitability. 5
Human Resource Development A human resource strategy capable of maximizing the potential of every employee as they adapt to change and grow is needed to achieve sustainable growth. Directors with solid knowledge in the field of human resource development, including promoting diversity, and respective understanding and experience in strategic planning are required. 6
Financial Strategy Directors with solid knowledge in the fields of finance and accounting and respective experience in strategic planning are required to build a strong financial base, promote growth investments (including M&A) targeting sustainable enhancement of corporate value, and strengthen shareholder returns. 5
Compliance, governance, and risk management Establishment of an appropriate governance system is the foundation for sustainable enhancement of corporate value needed by society. Directors with solid knowledge in the fields of corporate governance, risk management, compliance, and respective experience in strategic planning are also required to enhance the effectiveness of management supervision by the Board of Directors. 6
Digital transformation (DX) promotion Directors capable of driving change leveraging data and digital technology are needed to create exciting new value and maintain and strengthen competitiveness in the market. 2

Attribute

Name Role Committee
Audit Nomination Remuneration
Tatsundo Maki Outside Independent
Yuichi Seki Outside Independent Chair
Kimihiko Uemura Outside Independent
Shigeko Okazaki Chairman of the board of directors Chair Chair
Yoichi Okazaki Director
Hideaki Umeda Director
Age
40's 1
50's 2
60's 3
Years since Appointment
0 - 2 2
3 - 5 1
5 - 9 2
Over 10 1
Gender
Female 1
Male 5

Executive Officers