Special Company Executive (Chairman, President, Director)
とくしゅがいしゃやくいん（かいちょう、しゃちょう、とりしまりやく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Executives
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Executives
Summary
Top executives who decide the company's management policies at shareholders' meetings and board of directors' meetings, and supervise and oversee business execution.
Description
Special company executives (Chairman, President, Director) are positions that, based on the Companies Act, decide the company's management policies at shareholders' meetings and board of directors' meetings, and supervise and oversee business execution. The Chairman often serves as the chair of the board of directors and is frequently responsible for external coordination and external communications. The President (Representative Director) manages daily operations and bears ultimate responsibility for business execution, while Directors participate in management supervision and decision-making as members of the board. They leverage expertise across a wide range of fields such as corporate strategy, finance, legal affairs, and human resources to promote corporate governance, shareholder relations, risk management, and stakeholder communications.
Future Outlook
Amid trends toward globalization and strengthened corporate governance, demand is increasing for executives equipped with expertise and diversity in areas such as ESG management and DX initiatives.
Personality Traits
Excellent Judgment / Good at Building Interpersonal Trust / Has Ethics and Fairness / Has Leadership / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Attendance at Board and Shareholders' Meetings / Domestic and International Business Trips / Full-time / Hybrid / Office Work
Career Path
Business Division Manager / Department Manager Class → Executive Officer → Director → Representative Director (President/CEO) → Chairman
Required Skills
Business Strategy / Corporate Governance / Financial Analysis / Legal Knowledge / Meeting Facilitation
Recommended Skills
Crisis Management / English Presentation / Facilitation / IR Skills (Public Relations) / IT Literacy
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze business environment and financial data and formulate strategies. |
| Communication Skills | To coordinate with shareholders, board of directors, employees, and external stakeholders. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is required to lead the company. |
| Planning & Organization | To build and promote the company's mid- to long-term strategies and organizational structure. |
| Problem Solving | To make quick and appropriate judgments in addressing management challenges and crises. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to the heavy responsibility and high pressure. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with the board of directors and management team to build consensus. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work and meetings, with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant
- Completed Advanced Management Training
- MBA
- Tax Accountant
Aliases
- Chairman
- Company Executive
- Corporate Executive
- Director
- Management Team
- President
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