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The highest-ranking executive in a Japanese company, typically the chairman of the board of directors, responsible for overseeing corporate governance and strategic decisions.
取締役会長は株主総会で重要な役割を果たします。
The chairman of the board plays a crucial role in the shareholders' meeting.
This role is distinct from the CEO (代表取締役) in Japanese corporate governance structures.
Japanese companies often separate the roles of 取締役会長 (chairman) and 代表取締役 (CEO), unlike Western practices.
Always use the full title 取締役会長 in formal contexts; abbreviations are rare.
Composed of 取締役 (board member) and 会長 (chairman), reflecting the dual role in Japanese corporate governance.
In Japanese companies, the 取締役会長 often serves as a symbolic leader, while the 代表取締役 (representative director) handles day-to-day operations.