The composition of the Shimadzu Board of Directors is determined based on achieving a size and diversity appropriate for deploying businesses, the given business environment, and other factors. Shimadzu is expanding its four business segments (Analytical & Measuring Instruments, Medical Systems, Aircraft Equipment, and Industrial Machinery) globally based on the corporate philosophy “Contributing to Society through Science and Technology.” In particular, by integrating technologies from both Analytical & Measuring Instruments and Medical Systems, we are working to create new businesses that leverage our strengths in the healthcare field.
From the perspective of managing the company in that way, in order to achieve a good balance between decision-making for executing important business activities based on extensive discussion by the Board of Directors and functions for appropriately supervising and auditing such business execution, currently the following areas of knowledge and experience are considered important for the Board of Directors—company management, international experience, technology/IT, sales/ marketing, finance/accounting, compliance/risk management, and personnel/human resources development. Directors are appointed from candidates with appropriate knowledge and experience in the above areas. The above areas of knowledge and experience will continue to be reassessed based on external business conditions and company circumstances.
- Note: The above is not intended as a complete list of knowledge and experience held by members of the Board of Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board.