date:Jun 25, 2014
ng on July 1, would be the latest in a growing, if still rare, trend among Japanese companies to look externally for chief executives.
Among other high-profile hires are former Coca-Cola Japan president Masahiko Uotani, who became president of cosmetics maker Shiseido Co in April, and former GlaxoSmithKline executive Christophe Weber, who is set to be appointed president of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co this week.
GOVERNANCE SHIFTS
Niinami's appointment comes as Japan's government urges changes in