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Takashi Matsumoto
Director, Senior Executive Officer
Head of Global HR
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Head of Global Corporate Affairs
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (CCAO)

Daiichi Sankyo regards its people as its most important asset. The strength of each individual employee is the driving force behind the development of innovative pharmaceuticals and the delivery of value to society through our business activities.
To maximize that value, we strive to attract individuals who believe in our corporate philosophy and the innovation embodied in our products and R&D pipeline. We hire those with, deep expertise, and who actively seek growth opportunities and embrace new challenges. Through our distinctive development programs, we turn each challenge into achievements and growth, cultivating talent that drives our business forward.

For our people to perform to their full potential, an enabling environment is essential. To further strengthen our organizational culture in which talented individuals make an impact from early in their careers and continue to grow with high engagement, we will advance our corporate culture beyond the boundaries of country, region, and all other divides, through the promotion of Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) and the instilling of our unique “One DS Culture” across the company.

When people grow and thrive, value is created. Through sustained investment in people, the company will strengthen the foundation for value creation and remain a trusted partner for society.