Hitachi, Ltd.
Appointment of Director Candidates
For the Annual General Shareholders Meeting scheduled in June 2026, 12 director candidates were appointed. Among them, 9 are outside directors, 5 are foreigners, and 3 are women. New appointments include Ilham Kadri and Masahiko Chino, aiming to strengthen the management supervisory functions.
Key Figures
- Number of Director Candidates: 12 (including 2 new appointments)
- Number of Outside Director Candidates: 9
- Number of Foreign Director Candidates: 5
AI要約
Overview of Director Candidate Appointments
Hitachi, Ltd. has decided on 12 director candidates to be proposed at the Annual General Shareholders Meeting scheduled for June 2026. Of these, 10 are reappointments, and two individuals—Ilham Kadri and Masahiko Chino—are newly appointed director candidates. There are 9 outside director candidates, among whom 5 are foreigners and 3 are women. This composition reflects a global and diverse perspective in management, aiming to strengthen supervisory functions.
Management Structure and Future Outlook
As a company with a Nomination Committee, Hitachi strictly separates supervision and executive functions, promoting transparent management. Newly appointed director Ilham Kadri has CEO experience at a global chemical manufacturer and extensive knowledge of sustainability. Masahiko Chino is co-chairman of a global accounting firm, possessing expertise in accounting, auditing, and consulting. These appointments aim to drive transformation into a truly unified "One Hitachi" centered on digital and achieve sustainable growth.
