Osamu Shinobe

Director

Outside Director, Chairperson of the Board of Directors

Osamu Shinobe

Profile

Apr. 1976 Joined ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD. (currently, ANA HOLDINGS INC.)
Jun. 2007 Member of the Board, ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD.
Apr. 2009 Executive Vice President (jomu torishimariyaku), ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD.
Jun. 2011 Executive Vice President (senmu torishimariyaku), ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD.
Apr. 2012 Senior Executive Vice President, ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD.
Apr. 2013 Member of the Board, ANA HOLDINGS INC.;
President and Chief Executive Officer, ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD.
Apr. 2017 Member of the Board, Vice Chairman, ANA HOLDINGS INC.
Mar. 2018 Director, the Company (current)
Apr. 2019 Special Advisor, ANA HOLDINGS INC. (current)

Other material position(s)

Special Advisor, ANA HOLDINGS INC.

Reasons for the appointment

Mr. Shinobe has extensive experience and deep insight in global corporate management and risk management, having served as an executive at an airline that actively operates both passenger and cargo businesses worldwide.
During Board discussions, he has actively contributed by providing insights and recommendations on key management issues for Kao Group. Since March 2022, he has served as Chairperson of the Board, demonstrating strong leadership in enhancing the effectiveness of the Board and contributing to the company’s corporate value. Additionally, since March 2024, he has chaired the Compensation Advisory Committee for Directors and Executive Officers, playing a key role in ensuring transparency and fairness in executive compensation discussions.
Given his extensive experience and expertise, we expect him to continue overseeing Kao Group’s management as an independent outside director.
He continue serves as Chairperson of the Board and Chairperson of the Compensation Advisory Committee after the General Meeting of Shareholders.

Leadership

Leadership

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