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Masaaki Shintaku External Director
Appointed November 2009. Previously Executive Vice President of Oracle Corp. (US) and Chairman of Oracle Corp. (Japan). Currently External Director of NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. and Member of External Audit Committee, Juntendo University School of Medicine Juntendo Clinic.
Fast Retailing is transforming into a digital consumer retail company by investing efficiently in technology and accelerating efforts to use analytical data to create new value. It is also building a reputation as a company that successfully employs digital technologies, and attracting talented IT employees to build frameworks for next-stage growth. I will support this process as an External Director.
Naotake Ono External Director
Appointed November 2018. Formerly Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, President & COO, and Special Advisor to Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. Currently, Part-time Director of Nomura Management School Foundation and Special Advisor at Asai Ken Architectural Research Inc. and Patience Capital Group k.k., and Honorary Advisor of Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
I visit Fast Retailing's stores as a consumer and listen to customer opinions because, based on my previous management experience, I believe that a company's frontline operations are paramount. In Board meetings, we exchange lively opinions, and Mr. Yanai is always open to ideas. I will continue to propose management improvements gleaned from my experiences with customers.
Kathy Matsui (Kathy Mitsuko Koll) External Director
Appointed November 2021. Worked as a partner and then Vice President at Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. Currently serves as Councilor of the Fast Retailing Foundation and General Partner of MPower Partners Fund L.P.
Fast Retailing is accelerating its global operations and enjoying greater growth potential by promoting employee diversity. As a woman and foreign national, I aim to advise on expanding this potential. I draw on my experience in a securities company to highlight capital markets and governance perspectives. I also help develop team management that transcends national borders.
Joji Kurumado External Director
Appointed November 2022. In January 1982, received Japanese Firstclass Architect certification. Served as General Manager of Design Division, Executive Officer of Design Division, Managing Executive Officer, and Advisor at Takenaka Corporation. Currently, Adjunct and Part-time Teacher, Department of Architecture, School of Creative Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Executive Advisor, Pacific Century Hotel Co., Ltd., and Advisor, MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STUDIO.
I use my experience and expertise in construction to offer proposals and advice on building sustainable next-generation stores that meet future standards. This involves envisioning the future of society and balancing profit with sustainability, all while taking necessary action in the present. As an External Director, I want to support this kind of innovation at Fast Retailing.
Yutaka Kyoya External Director
Appointed November 2022. Formerly Director at Lawson, Inc., and Division COO of Foods (Commodity) Division and Executive Vice President & Group CEO, Consumer Industry Group, Mitsubishi Corporation. Currently Representative Director, President, Officer in Charge of Next-generation Business, and CSO, Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
I spent many years in the food industry, so the idea of daily necessities such as LifeWear resonates with me. The most important priority is to secure the trust of all stakeholders. I will draw on my international management knowledge and expertise to fulfill my role as External Director and support Fast Retailing in its new challenge to become the most trusted company in the world.
Takeshi Kunibe External Director
Appointed November 2025. Previously Director, President, and Chairman of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. Currently, External Director at Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. and Komatsu Ltd., External Director/Audit & Supervisory Committee Member, Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd., and External Director, The Royal Hotel, Ltd.
Corporate management must respond adequately to change. In these uncertain times, we need to anticipate change and evolve business models. I will draw on my long experience leading a financial group and supporting other companies' business operations to help Fast Retailing in its new challenge to become the world's No. 1 brand, while also fulfilling my supervisory function as an External Director.
Keiko Kaneko Audit & Supervisory Board Member
Appointed November 2012. Partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune LPC; Statutory Auditor at UNIQLO CO., LTD.; External Director at Daifuku Co., Ltd.
As an external Audit & Supervisory Board Member, I take my function of supporting corporate growth seriously and also offer risk-mitigating advice from multiple angles. Companies with global operations often face unexpected challenges. I will continue to do my utmost to build solid systems for the company from a fair and objective standpoint.
Takao Kashitani Audit & Supervisory Board Member
Appointed November 2018. Director of Brain Group (Kashitani Accounting Office); President of Brain Core Co., Ltd. and FP Brain Co., Ltd.; External Director at Japan Freight Railway Company.
The stronger the opinion, the more attentively Mr. Yanai listens, so auditors and directors can always conduct open-minded discussions. With over 30 years' experience as a corporate restructuring consultant, accountant, and tax expert, I can advise on these matters and also offer suggestions on various issues that go beyond my external auditor remit.
Masakatsu Mori Audit & Supervisory Board Member
Appointed November 2020. Worked as chairman and then senior advisor at Accenture Japan Ltd. Currently serves as Special Advisor to the International University of Japan.
The mission of the Audit & Supervisory Board is to carefully monitor appropriate decision-making processes, ascertain any risks that might hinder intended business plans, and check whether internal controls are in place. Fast Retailing is expanding rapidly in global markets, and I use my experience in global corporate management to help promote sustainable growth.
