Since being elected as Chairwoman and CEO at EY ShinNihon in 2019, Masami has accelerated her efforts in developing and appointing female talents and nurturing flexible work system. For example, there are four female board members at EY ShinNihon effective July 2021, making up 25% of the board, compared to 7.6% when Masami first joined in 2016. The firm’s recent people engagement survey has shown that female engagement was up 16 percentage points from 2019. Masami also demonstrated the power of diversity in leadership. On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, she reiterated the importance of being oneself regardless of gender and expressed her genuine commitment to be an ally of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Masami has served as a member of EY Global Diversity and Inclusiveness Steering Committee, using the group as a means of advancing D&I efforts worldwide.
