2024.09.17
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Toichi Maeda, Director, Chairman of the Company, will participate as a speaker in Panel Session 2 of the "ICGN-2024 ICGN Annual Virtual Japan Forum," hosted by the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)*.<br>
As corporate governance reforms led by the Financial Services Agency and the Tokyo Stock Exchange gain momentum in Japan, global investors' trust in Japanese companies continues to rise. At this event, discussions will focus on fostering constructive dialogues between companies and investors to promote long-term corporate value creation. The panel sessions will also cover the effective role of independent outside directors on boards and nomination committees. During Panel Session 2, in which Mr. Maeda will speak, the discussion will center on the importance of independence within the roles of outside directors and nomination committees, alongside other panelists.<br><br>
<b>Toichi Maeda
Director, Chairman of the Company
EBARA CORPORATION</b>
April 1981 : Joined EBARA CORPORATION
April 2007 : Executive Officer
April 2010 : Managing Executive Officer
April 2011 : Head of Business Unit, Custom Pump Business Unit, Fluid Machinery & Systems Company
June 2011 : Director
April 2012 : President, Fluid Machinery & Systems Company
April 2013 : President and Representative Director
June 2015 : President, Representative Executive Officer
March 2019 : Director, Chairman of the Company (to present)
Member of the Nomination Committee (to present)
March 2024 : Outside Director, KITZ Corporation (to present)
EBARA Group is committed to enhancing corporate value and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing key ESG issues in line with its long-term vision and medium-term business plans.<br><br>
*ICGN: International Corporate Governance Network. An international organization established in 1995, dedicated to promoting effective corporate governance and enhancing investor stewardship to support efficient global markets and sustainable economic development. EBARA CORPORATION has been a member of ICGN since 2022 to further enhance corporate value.