Japanese business still needs to do more to reach gender equality

Japan's Takeda Pharma has announced the appointment of Julie Kim as its first woman CEO, marking a significant milestone for the country's drug industry. Christophe Weber, who was previously the first non-Japanese CEO, oversaw a reorientation that included the $62 billion acquisition of British rival Shire in 2019. Despite underperformance in share price over five years, Takeda's US-listed shares have dropped almost 30 percent in the same period. The government has set a target for firms to raise the proportion of female executives to 30% or more by 2030. Shareholders will vote on Kim's appointment in June 2026. This is testament to progress toward gender equality in Japanese business.

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