Leadership of DNP

Kuroyanagi has extensive experience as a management executive in the DNP Group, as well as broad knowledge of all aspects of financial accounting, including accounting, taxation, and related matters, based on his many years of practical experience in the Company’s accounting division. Since his appointment as Director of the Company, he has appropriately executed the Group’s financial strategy, capital policy, etc., aimed at sustainable business growth and medium- to long-term enhancement of corporate value, while also appropriately overseeing the Group as a whole. Given his extensive experience and deep insight and knowledge, we have determined that his continued service on the Board of Directors will contribute to accurate management decision-making by the Board of Directors and appropriate oversight of the entire Group, in pursuit of the DNP Group's corporate philosophy. We have therefore appointed him as a Director.

Sugita has extensive knowledge of managerial accounting, based on many years of practical experience in the administrative divisions of the Company. He has also promoted collaboration with various stakeholders as the head of the Company’s CSR division and Investor Relations and Public Relations division. Since his appointment as Director of the Company, he has appropriately executed public relations and investor relations strategies, etc. aimed at sustainable business growth and medium- to long-term enhancement of corporate value, while also appropriately overseeing the Group as a whole. Given his extensive experience and deep insight and knowledge, we have determined that his continued service on the Board of Directors will contribute to accurate management decision-making by the Board of Directors and appropriate oversight of the entire Group, in pursuit of the DNP Group's corporate philosophy. We have therefore appointed him as a Director.

Miyake has served as head of R&D divisions and Purchasing divisions at both the head office and business units, and has promoted the formulation of the Medium-term Management Plan as head of the strategic business planning & development division. Since his appointment as Director of the Company, he has appropriately executed strategies related to R&D, promotion of business and enhancement of the supply chain, etc., aimed at sustainable business growth and medium- to long-term enhancement of corporate value, while also appropriately overseeing the Group as a whole. Given his extensive experience and deep insight and knowledge, we have determined that his continued service on the Board of Directors will contribute to accurate management decision-making by the Board of Directors and appropriate oversight of the entire Group, in pursuit of the DNP Group's corporate philosophy. We have therefore appointed him as a Director.

Nakamura has served as head of technology and manufacturing divisions in the electronics sector as well as research and development sectors at the head office, thereby contributing to the advancement of the Company’s electronics operations. Since his appointment as Director of the Company, he has appropriately executed strategies related to R&D and electronics operations, aimed at sustainable business growth and medium- to long-term enhancement of corporate value, while also appropriately overseeing the Group as a whole. He has extensive experience and deep insight and knowledge, and his service on the Board of Directors will contribute to accurate management decision-making by the Board of Directors and appropriate oversight of the entire Group, in pursuit of the DNP Group's corporate philosophy. We have therefore appointed him as a Director.

Miyama has extensive experience in the research, planning, and development segments. As the Company’s first female Corporate Officer and Director, she has taken the lead in promoting initiatives related to human resource development and Diversity & Inclusion. Since her appointment as Director of the Company, she has appropriately executed strategies for human capital development and Diversity & Inclusion, etc., aimed at sustainable growth and medium- to long-term enhancement of corporate value, while also appropriately overseeing the Group as a whole. Given her extensive experience and deep insight and knowledge, we have determined that her continued service on the Board of Directors will contribute to accurate management decision-making by the Board of Directors and appropriate oversight of the entire Group, in pursuit of the DNP Group's corporate philosophy. We have therefore appointed her as a Director.

Miyajima possesses a high level of insight as an expert in Companies Act, as well as a broad range of experience as an outside officer at other listed companies. In addition, through his tenure as Director of the Company, he has gained a thorough understanding of our business characteristics and management challenges. Since his appointment as Director of the Company, he has contributed to  strengthening our corporate governance by providing appropriate advice to the Company’s management from an objective perspective independent of executive management, and by sharing his experience with other Outside Directors to ensure effective deliberation and oversight by the Board of Directors while increasing the proportion of Outside Directors. We have determined that his continued service on the Board of Directors will contribute to accurate management decision-making by the Board of Directors, enhanced management transparency, and appropriate oversight of the entire Group, in pursuit of the DNP Group's corporate philosophy. We have therefore appointed him as a Director.

Tamura possesses management experience at AGC Inc., as well as expertise in manufacturing through glass components and other materials. He also has experience serving as an outside director at other listed companies. Based on these experiences, he has provided appropriate advice to the Company’s management from an objective perspective independent from executive management since his appointment as Director of the Company. We have determined that his continued service on the Board of Directors will contribute to accurate management decision-making by the Board of Directors, enhanced management transparency, and appropriate oversight of the entire Group, in pursuit of the DNP Group's corporate philosophy. We have therefore appointed him as a Director.

Shirakawa has many years of experience in the administrative divisions at TAISEI CORPORATION. After being appointed as Executive Officer of the company, he continued to leverage his extensive experience in a number of key positions, and has developed a broad and deep understanding of all aspects of corporate management. Based on these experiences, since his appointment as Director of the Company, he has provided appropriate advice to the Company’s management from an objective perspective independent from executive management. We have determined that his continued service on the Board of Directors will contribute to accurate management decision-making by the Board of Directors, enhanced management transparency, and appropriate oversight of the entire Group, in pursuit of the DNP Group's corporate philosophy. We have therefore appointed him as a Director.

Sugiura possesses a high level of insight in the areas of finance, capital markets, the Corporate Governance Code, and business investment, and also has practical experience in both the private sector and the Financial Services Agency of Japan. Based on these experiences, since his appointment as Director of the Company, he has provided appropriate advice to the Company’s management from an objective perspective independent from executive management. We have determined that his continued service on the Board of Directors will contribute to accurate management decision-making by the Board of Directors, enhanced management transparency, and appropriate oversight of the entire Group, in pursuit of the DNP Group's corporate philosophy. We have therefore appointed him as a Director.