Hirokazu Daimon

Background

About Hirokazu Daimon

Corporate Governance & Executive Rewards Consultant Professional Summary A strategic consultant dedicated to enhancing governance frameworks for Japan’s leading global enterprises (Nikkei 225 / TOPIX 100). My expertise is built on a unique dual background: the hands-on execution of a Founding Member (First Employee) at a specialized equity compensation firm, and the strategic perspective required to advise top-tier corporate boards. Current Focus: Strategic Governance Consulting I support major Japanese multinational corporations and their overseas subsidiaries (US/EU), bridging the gap between Japanese practices and global standards. Executive Compensation Design: End-to-end support ranging from benchmarking and pay-mix optimization to the detailed design of incentive curves and KPIs. I also oversee evaluation processes and strategic disclosure (English/Japanese). Global Projects: Harmonizing governance across borders by navigating legal and tax complexities for overseas subsidiaries. Nomination & Succession: Supporting Nomination Committees in defining leader requirements, developing succession roadmaps, and monitoring assessments. Thought Leadership: Leading the firm’s marketing initiatives, including managing executive compensation surveys and presenting market trends at industry seminars. The Foundation:"First Employee" Experience Prior to my current role, I was the Founding Member (Employee No. 1) of an independent equity compensation firm. This experience instilled a relentless drive for project execution. Global Pre-IPO Implementation: Led the introduction of equity plans for a global startup (17 countries, employees), navigating cross-border issues to support its TSE Growth listing. Complex Project Management: Managed high-stakes projects with statutory deadlines, coordinating with audit firms, securities firms, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Business Leadership: Managed P&L, product development, and team growth as a division lead. Career History Current: Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Consultant Previous: Equity Compensation Consulting Firm (Founding Member) Previous: Independent Executive Search Firm Early Career: Corporate Management Division at a TSE Prime-listed Chemical Manufacturer Core Competencies Executive Compensation Strategy / Global Incentive Design / KPI & Incentive Curve Modeling / Cross-border Project Management / J-GAAP & IFRS / Corporate Governance