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Your Partner for Board Excellence

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Japan Board Diversity Network

The most influential global network dedicated to corporate governance and board diversity in Japan.

Board Director Search Services

We identify diverse skills-based candidates who contribute to long-term sustainable corporate value.

Governance Education Resources & Advisory

We offer training and resources to companies who seek to lead in governance, increase corporate value, and improve risk oversight.

JBDN is more than a network; it's a movement to elevate female leadership and transform corporate governance in Japan. Together, we drive change, foster inclusivity, and shape the future of boardrooms.

A Movement for Accelerating Change

We are leading the global movement to transform governance – from form to substance – creating high-performing boards with diverse, skills-based, and global talent and creating world-class board director training tailored for Japan.
 
The Japan Board Diversity Network (JBDN) plays a central role in this movement: connecting, inspiring, and educating Japan’s current and future female leaders to accelerate sustainable growth.

Modernizing Board Composition

Boards must include individuals who bring new experiences, skills, and perspectives that support growth and manage risk for the future.

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Modernizing Board Composition

Empowering Boards with Knowledge

Boards must include individuals who bring new experiences, skills, and perspectives that support growth and manage risk for the future.

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Empowering Boards with Knowledge

Building Better Boards

Strong and effective boards are essential for guiding companies through intense competition, complex challenges, globalization, market disruption, investor expectations, activist demands, and technological and geopolitical risk. Board composition, board leadership, and board education are essential.

Is your board ready?

In the Media

May 27, 2026

Japan Investment Conference 2026

Nov 28, 2025

Investor Perspectives on Strengthening the Composition of the Board of Directors

Feb 14, 2025

From San Francisco: An American woman is revolutionizing diversity in Japanese corporate boardrooms

Dec 25, 2024

Finding Overseas Talent for Japan's Boardrooms

In Partnership with Global Leaders

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