Understanding Japanese Corporate Governance and Shareholder Meetings

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

10:00 BST / 11:00 CEST

Japan’s corporate governance landscape has evolved significantly from a traditionally management-centric model to one increasingly focused on transparency and shareholder engagement.

This webinar offers global investors a practical overview of the fundamentals of Japanese corporate governance. 

 In this session, our panelists will cover: 

• A brief comparison of governance practices before and after the Corporate Governance Code.
• Key factors shaping Japan’s governance landscape – and the challenges global investors still face, including board independence, capital efficiency, and shareholder rights.
• Recent trends, including rising shareholder activism and changing AGM practices.
  
  
• What’s next: how Japan’s governance framework is expected to develop.
  
  

Speakers

Naoko Ueno

Vice President, Japan & South Korea, Research and Engagement, Glass Lewis

Charles Pinel 

Director, Proxinvest Glass Lewis