Corporate Governance

The Asahi Kasei Group constantly endeavors to advance fast-moving and transparent management as essential for increased corporate value and greater earnings. Under our holding company configuration, we heighten corporate governance by clarifying executive authority and responsibility while reinforcing management oversight functions.


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Board of Directors

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.

Group Advisory Committee

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.

Strategic Management Council

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

CSR Council

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

Board of Corporate Auditors

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