DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtuous Capital founder and former ORIX USA CEO, Hideto Nishitani, has been appointed to the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) Human Capital Committee. ICGN focuses on promoting effective standards of corporate governance with members responsible for assets under management of more than $59 trillion. The committee has 11 members across multiple continents representing decades of investment and corporate governance experience.
“I’m honored to serve on the ICGN’s Human Capital Committee with other esteemed colleagues who are committed to guide the corporate governance principle of corporate culture from a global perspective,” said Hideto Nishitani, President of Virtuous Capital, LLC. “My point of view as an investor and a business leader is shaped by the conscious capitalism mindset that puts purpose and values at the center of organizational governance, and considers stakeholder impact in all decision making.”
ICGN Human Capital Committee focuses on anti-corruption, culture, stakeholder relations, workforce engagement, succession planning, diversity-equity-inclusion, human rights, workforce safety and more.
Nishitani joins the committee with over three decades in investment and corporate governance experience in the United States, Europe and Japan, and nearly 20 years as a member of ICGN. He brings a purpose-driven governance perspective as a member of the Japan Association of Corporate Directors (JACD) in Tokyo which focuses on sustainable corporate cultures that make a positive impact on stakeholders, in addition to his work with the Conscious Capitalism Inc. Senior Leader Network (SLN). He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) with Directorship Certification, and former board member of Houlihan Lokey Inc, a leading global investment bank.
About Virtuous Capital, LLC
Hideto Nishitani's 36-year history leading principal financial investments and asset management for ORIX Corporation USA and ORIX Corporation in Japan and his work in the conscious capitalism space led him to found Virtuous Capital, LLC, in 2020. His newest venture helps entrepreneurs create businesses that build a prosperous relationship with all stakeholders. To learn more, visit www.virtuousfund.com.
About International Corporate Governance Network
Led by investors responsible for assets under management of over $59 trillion, and bringing together companies and stakeholders, ICGN advances the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship worldwide in pursuit of long-term value creation, contributing to healthy and sustainable economies, society, and environment. This is achieved through a comprehensive international work programme based around three core activities:
- Influence: Promoting ICGN Principles as investor-led global standards for governance and stewardship and influencing public policy and professional practice.
- Connect: Delivering high-quality global events and webinars with unrivalled opportunities for networking, knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
- Inform: Enhancing professionalism in governance and stewardship practice through information and education.
Visit ICGN at: www.icgn.org
