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Metrical Inc

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Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>I would like to discuss about the Nikkei article, "More companies disclose skill matrix at June shareholder meetings."</li>
<li>On the argument "it is unclear whether it will contribute to improve corporate governance," the key is whether the company is building corporate governance with quality in rapidly changing days.</li>
<li>While it's true that "the content of skill-matrix disclosure varies," I expect that the process of selecting directors will be improved in the future as issues are clarified through disclosure.</li>
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I would like to discuss about the Nikkei article, "More companies disclose skill matrix at June shareholder meetings."
On the argument "it is unclear whether it will contribute to improve corporate governance," the key is whether the company is building corporate governance with quality in rapidly changing days.
While it's true that "the content of skill-matrix disclosure varies," I expect that the process of selecting directors will be improved in the future as issues are clarified through disclosure.


Skills Matrix Disclosures Give Us the Opportunity to See Through The "Sham Board, Disclosures"

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Skills Matrix Disclosures Give Us the Opportunity to See Through The "Sham Board, Disclosures"