To the members of Transcultural Management Society

Emiko Magoshi, President, Transcultural Management Society
Chieko Matsuda, Diversity & Governance Session Chair
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the fourth symposium of the Diversity & Governance Session (D&G Session) was successfully held. We are pleased to report that 76 participants registered, contributing to a dynamic and engaging discussion. We sincerely appreciate the support of all association members, whose efforts made this gathering possible. Additionally, thanks to member introductions, numerous guests joined us, further enriching the symposium. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved.

This year, we introduced a student session focused on doctoral candidates, featuring a research presentation by Atsuko Suzuki, a doctoral student at Tokyo Metropolitan University Graduate School. Following this, insightful lectures and presentations on various aspects of corporate governance were delivered. Associate Professor Takashi Izumi from the Entrepreneurship Program at Otaru University of Commerce Graduate School, Mr. Hajime Matsukura, Corporate Secretary and Director at NEC Corporation, and Ms. Akiko Ryu Innes-Taylor, Executive Officer at Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., each shared valuable insights based on their experiences and expertise.

The discussions covered critical topics such as board diversity and leadership development, significantly contributing to the division's collective knowledge. We look forward to more presentations from our members in the future.

Program Overview
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 13:00 (JST) Venue: Online (Zoom) Participants: Members of the Transcultural Management Society and invited non-members

Agenda

13:00–13:05 Opening Address

• Emiko Magoshi, President of the Transcultural Management Society

13:05–13:45 Research Presentation (1)

• "The Impact of ESG Incentives in Executive Compensation on Corporate Value—Can Objective ESG Incentives Enhance Corporate Value?"
• Atsuko Suzuki, Doctoral Candidate, Tokyo Metropolitan University Graduate School

13:45–14:25 Invited Research Presentation (2)

• "Challenges Faced by External Auditors and Third-Party Committees in Corporate Scandals"
• Professor Takashi Izumi, Entrepreneurship Program, Graduate School of Commerce, Otaru University of Commerce

14:25–14:35 Break

14:35–15:35 Invited Lecture

• "Corporate Transformation at NEC—Revival and Future Governance Reform"
• Hajime Matsukura, Corporate Secretary and Director, NEC Corporation

15:35–16:35 Member Presentation

• "Diversity in Corporate Governance and Leadership Development"
• Akiko Ryu Innes-Taylor, Executive Officer, Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.

16:35–16:40 Closing Remarks

• Chieko Matsuda, Chair of the Diversity & Governance Session