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As a leader in the medical industry Olympus is expected to adopt a new governance
structure which meets the global best practice. I believe “openness” is the key
philosophy here. I would like to contribute to Olympus’ further growth by helping to
construct and implement such a governance structure and by leveraging my past
experience with global, leading companies.
Outside Director
Kiyotaka Fujii
At this time, Olympus has at last embarked on the difficult voyage through rough
seas to restore public trust. In these circumstances, I recognize that the most
important role of an independent outside director is to supervise whether business
execution is sound, whether the management decision-making process conforms
to appropriate procedures, and whether conflicts of interest exist, and to strive to
restore trust in Olympus at the earliest date possible through fair information
disclosure. I intend to assist in activating frank discussion and restoring a free
and open-minded corporate culture.
Outside Director
Motoyoshi Nishikawa
Under the new governance structure, the outside directors have secured a certain
amount of authority, which has strengthened transparency and the management
oversight function. At the same time, now that the Board of Directors includes
several outside directors with entirely separate backgrounds, who bring insight and
a sense of balance, the outside directors can also be expected to provide support for
vigorous business execution by directors. Since Olympus is a company with market
competitiveness, clearly established core values, and high growth potential, I hope
to be of assistance in returning it to a proper growth path.
Outside Director
Hikari Imai
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