Shuji Kobayashi

Currently Senior Vice President of Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), a conglomerate listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange. Over 20 years experience in Food & Agriculture industry holding managerial roles globally including USA, Brazil, Australia, Indonesia, China, Singapore and Japan. Currently Head of Food Industry Group CEO Office overseeing strategy and key investments of Food Industry portfolio including Livestock, Meat & Dairy Products, Global Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Food Resources, Produce & Marine Products and Food Sciences. Previously Division Chief Operating Officer (COO), Food Resources Division overseeing MC's global food ingredients origination and merchandising operations and manufacturing. Served in Corporate Strategy & Planning Department. Prior to merger of Board Risk Committee with Audit Committee to form Audit and Risk Committee, was member of both committees. Formerly member of Capital and Investment Committee before dissolution on 1 January 2024.