Corporate Governance

The Asahi Kasei Group constantly endeavors to heighten fast-moving and transparent management as essential for maximum corporate value and greater earnings. The effort for enriched and enhanced corporate governance is ongoing, building on the October 2003 transformation to a holding company configuration with separate execution and oversight functions which established a management framework with clear delineation of executive authority and responsibility.

Translation of Corporate Governance document filed with the Tokyo Stock Exchange (PDF)

Oversees group management, and deliberates and decides on basic group policy and strategy, and on substantive proposals by the Strategic Management Council. Meets once or twice per month.

The management advisory body to the holding company Board of Directors, composed of the Chairman and the President of the holding company and outside advisors. Meets twice per year.

Deliberates and decides on substantive matters relating to the operation of the holding company and of the group. Meets twice per month.

Enhances business operations in concert with environment and society. Meets once to three times per year.

Corporate Auditors exchange views, deliberate, and decide on substantive matters related to auditing. Meets at least once per quarter.