Onboard's Koshi on Gender Diversity in Japan's Boardrooms

The video discusses the increasing pressure on Japanese companies to appoint more female leaders to their boards, driven by foreign investors and government mandates. The Japanese government aims for 30% female board representation by 2030, requiring 8,000 new female board members. Companies are concerned about potential penalties for non-compliance, including shareholder disapproval. Despite slow progress, the percentage of female board members has increased from 2% to 10.6% over the past decade, though Japan still lags behind other countries.

What role do foreign investors play in influencing Japanese companies to appoint more female leaders?

How has the percentage of female board members in Japan changed over the past year?