Executive officer, head of general affairs and legal | Sumitomo Corporation
Aki Tomita
Executive officer, head of general affairs and legal | Sumitomo Corporation
What are the most significant cases or transactions that you have been involved in over the past year?
Established a new department dedicated to group compliance and, as its head, built a global compliance system, leading it through to its current operation. (Creating a group compliance policy and establishing a worldwide internal reporting system, etc.)
Based on your experience, what is the key to collaborating successfully with business partners?
I think the most important thing is to share our passion for achieving common goals.
Which political, economic or regulatory changes have impacted your work the most in the past year?
Geopolitical risks, the need to review business policies in preparation for the realisation of carbon neutral, and the need to innovate using digital technology and AI are all having a major impact.