Message from External Directors
We intervewed the four outside directors about their efforts as outside directors of EIZO, their opinions and suggestions, and their aspirations for the future.
*From the 2023 Integrated Report
*Titles and positions are current as of the June 2023 interview.
Becoming a Stronger Company with an Increasingly Diverse Board of Directors
![Masaaki Suzuki photo](/sustainability/common/images/gov_mes_img01.jpg)
Masaaki Suzuki
Leading Independent External Director
Has held top management positions at a financial institution, manufacturer, and real estate company as well as other positions in Japan and overseas. Applies his extensive experience and achievements in governance and compliance to contribute to enhancing EIZO’s corporate value.
Formulating Strategies to Enhance Corporate Value over the Medium to Long Term
![Hiroji Takino photo](/sustainability/common/images/gov_mes_img02.jpg)
Hiroji Takino
Independent External Director
Participated in the management of a financial institution and subsequently engaged in the management of a business corporation. Provides helpful advice on the management of EIZO from a wide range of perspectives representing the viewpoint of stakeholders.
Management Style Adapts to the Company’s Stage of Growth
![Toru Inoue photo](/sustainability/common/images/gov_mes_img03.jpg)
Toru Inoue
Independent External Director
Has a wealth of experience and a proven track record in business operations, planning, and accounting as a manager of a business corporation. With ample knowledge accumulated over many years in the electronics industry, he provides spot-on advice and supervision.
Broadminded Workplace Typical of EIZO
![Masako Osuna photo](/sustainability/common/images/gov_mes_img04.jpg)
Masako Osuna
Independent External Director
Worked for many years at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). At present, she is engaged in an extensive range of fields as the Professor of Industry-University Collaboration at the Kanazawa Institute of Technology. This wealth of experience and high level of expertise focused on international economics enables her to provide appropriate advice and checks to ensure the appropriateness of the board’s decision-making.