About
Through his 30 years of global business experience and extensive management experience in the C. R. Bard Group, one of the world’s leading companies in the healthcare industry, Mr. Jimmy C. Beasley possesses a high level of insight, expertise, and capabilities that are expected of an Outside Director of Olympus. Since he assumed the post of Director of Olympus in June 2019, he has been giving guidance/advice regarding the business management at meetings of the Board of Directors. In addition, he has participated in decisions on executive compensation as a member of the Compensation Committee. Olympus expects that Outside Directors will monitor management from the perspective of achieving sustainable growth of Olympus and enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term as entrusted by shareholders, and will provide advice based on their own knowledge. From the above, Olympus has determined that he is an indispensable person for the composition of the Board of Directors and nominated him. Moreover, we have determined that he will contribute to achieving sustainable growth of Olympus and enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term, as well as fulfilling Olympus’s aim of enhancing the internationality and diversity of the Board of Directors as a global medtech company. In addition, Olympus considers that there is no risk of conflicts of interest with general shareholders and designates him as an independent officer because he meets the standards for the independence of outside officers stipulated by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the “Criteria for Independence of Outside Officers” stipulated by Olympus.
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Corporation | Nominations & Governance | Other Executive | 31/05/2019 |