About the Simplex GroupRyozo Akiyama and Mari Takahashi kindly took the time to speak with us on behalf of the outside directors. Director Akiyama supports the Simplex Group in making appropriate decisions on business strategies based on his extensive knowledge gained at a major international general consulting fi rm and his many years of experience as a CEO. Meanwhile, Director Takahashi contributes to the enhancement of Simplex Group's governance and compliance by leveraging her many years of experience and insight as a prosecutor and lawyer. As experts in their respective fi elds, they share how they perceive the strengths and governance of our Group.– From the standpoint of an outside director, what do you feel are the strengths of Simplex Group?Akiyama: The Simplex Group's strengths are its solid business foundation, accurate grasp of its core competencies, and clear understanding of what it can and cannot do. From a business perspective, we believe that the fi eld of systems development is very unlikely to become obsolete in the near future. Furthermore, with megabanks and major online securities fi rms as our major clients, our Group is involved in system development that is comparable to social infrastructure. This is an area that cannot be reached by any one individual, no matter how advanced his or her technical capabilities, but can only be achieved by combining the collective knowledge of an organization such as our Group. It can therefore be said that we have built a solid foundation that cannot easily be supplanted by other companies.On the other hand, in today's rapidly changing world, it is a major risk to remain content with the status quo. Under these circumstances, our Group is taking on ambitious challenges while maintaining a solid business foundation, and at the same time demonstrating a unique competitive edge that other companies do not have. We recognize this as one of the Group's major strengths.Business ModelGrowth StrategyMateriality Issues and Major RisksTakahashi: I believe that Simplex Group's strength lies in its “organizational climate,” which has been fostered through years of accumulated eff ort. As a lawyer, I often have the opportunity to analyze investigation reports of companies that have been involved in misconduct. What many of these companies have in common is a problem with the organizational climate. Strict deadlines and excessive quotas become the order of the day, and a lack of awareness of corporate ethics and compliance makes it easier for misconduct to occur.Against this backdrop, I have come to realize (through discussions at our Board of Directors meetings and interviews with our executive directors) that our management philosophy and values, including our 5DNAs code of conduct, are deeply ingrained throughout the company. Each and every employee has a common understanding of “doing the best possible job for the client,” and the entire team works together to drive business forward. Furthermore, they take pride in their work and earn the trust of their clients. I am convinced that this kind of organizational climate is a far cry from that of a company prone to scandals, and is one of the Group's greatest strengths.DataSimplex Integrated Report 202453– How do you view the current state of governance at the Simplex Group?Akiyama: The most important aspect of governance is for the Board of Directors to have the ability to stop management from making decisions or to replace the management team when problems arise. In this regard, the majority of our board consists of outside directors, and we have a system in place to ensure suffi cient checks and balances.President Kaneko's leadership, which is both aggressive and prudent, is the source of Simplex Group's growth. Bringing in outside experts in their respective fi elds as board members helps us to determine the right balance between defensive and off ensive measures. In the decision-making process, we aim for multifaceted discussions that incorporate global trends, and we believe that our role is to add value in terms of transparency and logic.Ryozo AkiyamaOutside DirectorChairperson of Audit and Supervisory Committee/Nomination and Compensation Committee MemberMari TakahashiOutside DirectorAudit and Supervisory Committee MemberESG: GovernanceStrengths of the Simplex Group and its current state of governanceInterview with Our Outside DirectorsPracticing Governance for the Future
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