TOKYO, May 11 (Pulse News Wire) – ORIX Corporation (8591.T) announced its selection of ten candidates for director positions, including six external directors, ahead of its annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for June 23. Among the newly appointed candidates are Hiroyoshi Takahashi, Shunji Nishikawa, Masahiro Yamada, and others, who bring extensive experience in finance, investment banking, and digital business.
Hiroyoshi Takahashi, born in March 1970, joined Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. in April 2011 and has held various executive roles within the company. His expertise spans real estate, environmental energy, transportation equipment, and investment-related businesses, making him well-suited for his role at Orix Group. Masahiro Yamada, born in March 1967, previously served as the head of investment banking at JP Morgan Securities Co., Ltd., and brings deep knowledge in financial policy and corporate growth strategies.
He currently holds multiple leadership positions within the Orix Group, including CFO and CSO. Additionally, the company named five new external directors, including Aiko Hosoya, who joins from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and Yoshihiro Kanno, who brings significant experience in auditing and accounting from PwC Japan. Each candidate was selected based on their specialized knowledge and ability to provide effective oversight in their respective fields. The nomination committee also outlined the composition of three key committees: the Nomination Committee, Audit Committee, and Remuneration Committee, ensuring a robust governance structure with a majority of independent directors.
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