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Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

Both Statutory Nomination Committee and BODs Chaired by Outside Directors Are in the 2% Range

The Stage of Maintaining Appearance by Ensuring Attendance of Independent Directors Has Ended

Companies Formalized Independence of Voluntary Nomination Committees, but No Signs of Improvements

Need to Shift from Obsession with Controlling AGM to Sharing the Value of Engagement

Skills Matrix Disclosures Give Us the Opportunity to See Through The "Sham Board, Disclosures"

More Companies Are Hiring Women Directors, but to Solve the Fundamental Problem of Diversity

Japan's Gender Gap Index Remains Low. Power to Change the Existing Structure Is Still Invisible.

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Given the rapid aging of Japan's population, if the current composition of the board of directors continues, the number of directors will further age in the future.</li>
<li>A board that embraces diverse age range is likely to embrace people with diverse backgrounds and skillsets, and a diverse board composition is likely to have positive impact on management.</li>
<li>In Japan, with strong peer pressure, CEOs controlling human resources, % independent directors and female board members in 40% and 15%, many companies are hesitant to hire talent they need.</li>
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Given the rapid aging of Japan's population, if the current composition of the board of directors continues, the number of directors will further age in the future.
A board that embraces diverse age range is likely to embrace people with diverse backgrounds and skillsets, and a diverse board composition is likely to have positive impact on management.
In Japan, with strong peer pressure, CEOs controlling human resources, % independent directors and female board members in 40% and 15%, many companies are hesitant to hire talent they need.


Many Companies in Japan Are Still Hesitant to Hire the Talent They Need

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

Many Companies in Japan Are Still Hesitant to Hire the Talent They Need