Company Director
かいしゃとりしまりやく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Executives
- Minor : Corporate Executives
Summary
A responsible position that formulates the company's management policies, makes decisions at the board of directors, and supervises business execution.
Description
Company Directors constitute the board of directors based on the Companies Act, determine the company's management policies, and supervise business execution. They handle the formulation of management strategies, budget approvals, investment decisions, establishment of risk management systems, and coordination with shareholders and stakeholders through the board. In recent years, there is a growing demand for strengthening corporate governance and promoting ESG management, and cases where outside directors demonstrate independence are increasing.
Future Outlook
With the increasing importance of corporate governance and ESG management, demand for outside directors with diverse perspectives is growing. Strengthening governance capabilities and specialized knowledge of directors is required.
Personality Traits
Capable of quick situational judgment / Excellent communication skills / Has leadership / High ethical standards / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Full-time / Hybrid remote / Office work
Career Path
Department Head/General Manager → Executive Officer → Director → Board Chairman/President
Required Skills
Business Strategy / Financial Analysis / Governance / Legal Knowledge / Risk Management / Stakeholder Management
Recommended Skills
Corporate Finance / Corporate Valuation / Data Analysis / Language Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Required for corporate strategy formulation and risk assessment. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for coordination and dialogue with the board of directors and shareholders. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership to lead the organization is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Responsible for planning and organizing management strategies and organizational operations. |
| Problem Solving | Required to solve complex management challenges. |
| Stress Tolerance | High pressure due to making major decisions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Board Director
- Company Director
- Director
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