Masakazu Negoro

Mr. Negoro has for many years been involved in the Chemical Business, which comprises the two key pillars of the Kao Group together with the Consumer Products Business, and has contributed to the global expansion of the Chemical Business. He also has experience in management of the Company’s overseas subsidiaries related to the Chemical Business. In January 2019, he assumed the position of Senior Vice President, Procurement, Global. Based on the Policies for Procurement, he has worked with business partners to ensure traceability of the entire supply chain and promoted activities to solve social issues such as natural resource protection, environmental conservation, safety, and human rights. In addition, as the officer in charge of accounting and finance, he has engaged in constructive dialogue with stakeholders at Earnings Conferences and other events. In 2023, the Company introduced Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) in each business and strengthened business portfolio management to deepen Economic Value Added (EVA) management, as well as promoted structural reforms that will serve as the foundation for achieving “K27.” Having determined that he will utilize the aforementioned experience and knowledge, to contribute to enhancing the corporate value of the Kao Group.