TOKYO, Mar 31 (Pulse News Wire) – Hitachi,ltd. (6501.T) announced today that its Nomination Committee has selected two new independent director candidates for the upcoming annual shareholders meeting scheduled for June.
The additions aim to strengthen oversight functions within the board and bring global expertise in sustainability and corporate governance. Ilham Kadri, former CEO of a major chemical manufacturer and chairperson of several international economic and industry organizations, and Masahiko Chino, co-chairman of KPMG Japan, have been appointed as new independent directors. With these appointments, nine out of twelve proposed directors will be independent, including five foreigners and three women. Hitachi continues to prioritize diverse perspectives to drive digital transformation and sustainable growth. Key profiles of the new appointees: Ilham Kadri was born in Morocco in February 1969.
She holds a PhD in physics and chemistry from the University of Strasbourg, France. Kadri served as CEO of Solvay and Science Co., among other leadership roles in global corporations. Masahiko Chino was born in Hokkaido in October 1963. He graduated from Waseda University's School of Commerce in 1987 and joined Azusa CPA Corporation (now AZSA Certified Public Accountants). Chino currently serves as co-chairman of KPMG Japan and president of KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd.
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