Ajinomoto Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
Ajinomoto's CEO is Shigeo Nakamura, appointed in Feb 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. directly owns 0.002% of the company’s shares, worth ¥48.08M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.1 years and 2.9 years respectively.
Key information
Shigeo Nakamura
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.002% |
| Management average tenure | 3.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 2.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s (TSE:2802) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 81% Above Its Share Price
Mar 22
Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥40.00
Mar 04The Return Trends At Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) Look Promising
Feb 23Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (TSE:2802) Third-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year
Feb 05Is Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) A Risky Investment?
Jan 24Are Investors Undervaluing Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (TSE:2802) By 32%?
Dec 20Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥40.00
Dec 05Investors Appear Satisfied With Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s (TSE:2802) Prospects
Nov 26
Expanding Electronic Materials And Biopharma Propel Growth Amidst Coffee And Food Challenges
Nov 24 Ajinomoto is prioritizing expansion in electronic materials, CDMO biopharma, and organic growth overseas to enhance revenue and profitability.Results: Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Nov 09Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Oct 24Is Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 23Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (TSE:2802) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Sep 08Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Aug 07With Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (TSE:2802) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
Jul 27Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Ajinomoto (TSE:2802)
Jun 27Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Jun 12Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Just Missed EPS By 9.3%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 13CEO
Shigeo Nakamura (57 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
Mr. Shigeo Nakamura serves as President & Chief Executive Officer of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. from February 2025. He serves as Executive Officer at Ajinomoto Co., Inc., was Vice President and General Manager of...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Officer | 3.3yrs | JP¥107.00m | no data | |
| EVP, Representative Executive Officer | 4.3yrs | JP¥119.00m | 0.0054% ¥ 161.0m | |
| Executive Officer & Deputy GM of Bio & Fine Chemicals Division | 2.1yrs | JP¥180.00m | no data | |
| President | less than a year | no data | 0.0016% ¥ 48.1m | |
| Founder | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Officer | 2.1yrs | no data | 0.0011% ¥ 33.7m | |
| General Manager of IR Group - Global Finance Department | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Officer and In charge of Diversity & HR | 2.1yrs | no data | 0.00030% ¥ 9.0m | |
| Executive Officer | 4.1yrs | no data | 0.0051% ¥ 152.0m | |
| Executive Officer | 3.3yrs | no data | 0.0076% ¥ 227.5m | |
| Executive Officer | 3.1yrs | no data | 0.0030% ¥ 89.6m | |
| Executive Officer | 3.1yrs | no data | 0.0027% ¥ 80.6m |
3.1yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: 2802's management team is considered experienced (3.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVP, Representative Executive Officer | 2.9yrs | JP¥119.00m | 0.0054% ¥ 161.0m | |
| Executive Officer | 2.9yrs | no data | 0.0027% ¥ 80.6m | |
| Executive Officer | 1.9yrs | no data | 0.0016% ¥ 47.5m | |
| Outside Independent Director | 1.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 5.9yrs | no data | 0.00040% ¥ 11.9m | |
| Independent Outside Director | 3.9yrs | no data | 0.00016% ¥ 4.8m | |
| Independent Outside Director | 3.9yrs | no data | 0.00026% ¥ 7.8m | |
| Executive Officer & Chairman | 2.9yrs | JP¥210.00m | 0.0075% ¥ 223.4m | |
| Independent Outside Director | 5.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director | 1.9yrs | no data | 0.0046% ¥ 138.3m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
2.9yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: 2802's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.9 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/06 01:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Takayuki Hayano | Barclays |
| Ritsuko Tsunoda | BofA Global Research |
| Siti Bte Salikin | CFRA Equity Research |