Message from the President & CEO

My name is Tetsuji Kawamura, and I was appointed president & chief executive officer of Sharp Corporation on April 1, 2026.

Since our founding, guided by the words of our founder, Tokuji Hayakawa—“Make products that others want to imitate”—Sharp has anticipated changes in the way people live and work and has created new value. Through my many years of involvement in overseas and B2B businesses, I have learned the importance of understanding diverse values and connecting technology with business. My mission as president is to lead Sharp to the next stage and maximize corporate value. To that end, I will move quickly to turn new business ideas into reality, expand the Sharp brand globally, and actively communicate our business direction.

In 2025, we introduced a new corporate slogan: “In step with your future.” It embodies our commitment to being people-oriented and anticipating and fulfilling needs that people have yet to put into words. Looking ahead, technologies such as AI, next-generation communications, robotics, mobility, and energy will significantly transform the way we live and work. At Sharp, we will integrate AI into all areas of how people live and work—making life more convenient, secure, and comfortable for each person.

Human capital is the most critical foundation supporting our renewed growth. I believe that building an organization where a diverse workforce can maximize its potential will lead to continuous growth in corporate value. In its medium-term management plan, Sharp has committed to expanding investment in people and is working to develop and recruit AI- and digital-savvy talent, global talent, and next-generation leaders. Going forward, through reskilling, job-level-specific training, selective leadership development programs, and new business proposal initiatives, we will foster an environment where every employee can take the initiative to learn, take on challenges, and grow.

Sustainability is the foundation for achieving both business growth and the creation of social value; it is the very bedrock of our management. In addition to addressing environmental issues such as climate change and resource circulation, we are advancing initiatives on key themes including respect for human rights, the establishment of responsible supply chains, and thorough compliance.

On the environmental front in particular, we will accelerate the reduction of environmental impacts associated with our business activities while making further environmental contributions through our products and services, with the aim of realizing our long-term environmental vision, Sharp Eco Vision 2050.

Regarding non-financial disclosure, with a view to complying with the SSBJ (Sustainability Standards Board of Japan) standards, we will establish a framework for appropriately disclosing information on sustainability-related risks and opportunities, governance, strategies, risk management, and metrics and targets. We will also respond appropriately to international disclosure requirements, including the European CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), and strive to provide highly transparent and reliable information.

In advancing this sustainability-oriented management, we regard respecting international norms and principles and putting them into practice as a fundamental part of our corporate philosophy. We support the 10 principles on human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption set forth by the United Nations Global Compact and strive to uphold them throughout all business activities.

While carrying on our founding spirit and guided by our new slogan of “In step with your future.” we will deliver new products and services to customers around the world. In doing so, we aim to grow continuously together with society.

September 2026