President and Representative Director
だいひょうとりしまりやくしゃちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Executives
- Minor : Corporate Executives
Summary
The highest-ranking executive who oversees the entire management of the company, formulates and executes business strategies, and manages the organization.
Description
The President and Representative Director is appointed by the board of directors from among the directors elected at the general shareholders' meeting and serves as the top executive responsible for representing the corporation and overseeing all management operations. They formulate the company's medium- to long-term vision and decide on business strategies and capital policies. They lead officers and department heads to manage the organization and build relationships with stakeholders such as shareholders, customers, and business partners. They are also responsible for operating board meetings and general shareholders' meetings, compliance with laws, risk management, and IR (investor relations). Leadership is required to adapt to changes in the external environment, such as global expansion, digitalization, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives, and to enhance corporate value.
Future Outlook
As corporate globalization and demands for strengthened governance increase the weight of management responsibilities, the role of President and Representative Director remains critically important. Expectations are rising for individuals who can lead ESG and digitalization initiatives, and market value is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Excellent judgment / Has ethics and fairness / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Annual Event Handling / Domestic and International Travel / Flexitime / Long Hours / Office Work
Career Path
Department Manager Level → Executive Officer → Senior Managing Director → Director → President and Representative Director → Chairman
Required Skills
Business Strategy / Compliance / Corporate Governance / Financial Statement Analysis / Risk Management
Recommended Skills
HR and Labor Management / IT Literacy / Languages (English) / Negotiation Skills / Presentation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Ability to respond to rapid market changes and fluctuations in the external environment is necessary. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is required for business strategy and financial analysis. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for coordination with shareholders, employees, and external stakeholders. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is needed to articulate the company's vision and lead the organization. |
| Planning & Organization | Required to oversee medium- to long-term business planning and resource allocation. |
| Problem Solving | Quick and accurate judgment is required to resolve management issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to make decisions under heavy responsibility and high pressure. |
Aliases
- CEO
- Chief Executive Officer
- President
- Representative Director
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