Main Kohda

Member of the Board at Japan Tobacco

Ms. Kohda has a deep understanding of the financial industry developed over a long career on the front lines of international financial and capital markets. Her career included spells at US banks and securities firms, working in fixed income trading and foreign multicurrency bond sales, before taking a new turn when she became a published author in 1995.

In parallel with her writing career, Ms. Kohda's recognized expertise in financial markets led to her appointment to the Financial System Council of Japan's Ministry of Finance in 2003 and the Tax Commission of the Cabinet Office of the Government of Japan in 2006. She has also served as a Visiting Professor at Shiga University's Faculty of Economics, a member of the Policy Board of Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and a member of the Board of Governors of Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK).

Ms. Kohda has been an Outside Director to JT's Board of Directors since June 2012. She serves concurrently as an Outside Director at LIXIL Group Corporation and an Outside Director at Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX).


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Japan Tobacco

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JAPAN TOBACCO INC. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the tobacco business. The Company operates through four business segments. The Domestic Tobacco segment is engaged in the production and sale of tobacco products. The International Tobacco segment is engaged in the production and sale of tobacco products through JT International S.A. The Medical segment is engaged in the research, development, production and sale of medical drugs. The Food Processing segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of frozen and ambient temperature processed foods, bakery, seasoning, among others. The Company is also involved in the leasing of real estate.


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Headquarters

Minato City, Japan

Employees

10,000+

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