At the ordinary general meeting held on the 27th, Keizai Doyukai's representative secretary, Sakurada, is the process of national policy making as a group of managers who will lead change in uncertain times such as the spread of the new coronavirus infection and conflicts between nations. Showed the desire to increase its presence.
At the general meeting, Mr. Sakurada was reappointed as the deputy secretary, Kohei Takashima, president of Oisix Ra Daichi, a major food delivery company, Keiko Tashiro, vice president of Daiwa Securities Group Inc., and Ricoh, a major precision equipment company. Mr. Yoshinori Yamashita, President of the company, has been officially appointed.
Next, Secretary-general Sakurada said, "The turmoil caused by the new corona has further clarified the current situation and issues in Japan. Looking at the world, all factors such as economy, security, and development of emerging countries are all factors such as the country and It is tied to the conflict between regions. "
In addition, he said, "In an uncertain era, I want to clarify the position of changers and practitioners as a group and involve diverse stakeholders," and increased the presence of the Keizai Doyukai in the process of national policy making. Showed motivation.
Meanwhile, Nobuaki Kurumatani, who resigned as Toshiba's president on the 14th of this month, resigned as the deputy secretary-general on the 27th, amid management turmoil over a takeover proposal from a foreign investment fund.
Secretary-general Sakurada "Former secretary-general Kobayashi is suitable for TEPCO chairman"
Mr. Sakurada, the secretary-general of the Keizai Doyukai, said that the government and TEPCO are making final adjustments by inviting former secretary-general Yoshimitsu Kobayashi as chairman. I believe that Mr. Kobayashi is the right person to pave the way for reforms while making use of his own knowledge. "
After that, he said, "I think I took on a tough job, but I think I will do my best to carry out the mission as long as I have received it."