A diverse company needs diverse staff, says Mitsui & Co. chief

Japanese trading also argues against the market's 'conglomerate discount'

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Mitsui & Co. President and CEO Tatsuo Yasunaga

MASAYUKI YUDA, Nikkei staff writer

Diversified businesses need diverse human resources to thrive, Mitsui & Co. President and CEO Tatsuo Yasunaga said. "People are the source of our innovation and progress."

The Japanese trading house dates back to 1876. Throughout its history, Yasunaga said, Mitsui has continued to foster personnel with the ability to tackle new challenges, "to step into a new world, and to actively create and develop businesses."

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