Japan's outside directors take on multiple posts amid talent shortage

Lack of efforts to promote women within leads to limited pool

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In Japan, 30% of female outside directors and auditors serve multiple companies, compared with 15% of men. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

RYOSUKE EGUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- A growing number of outside directors in Japan are juggling posts at multiple companies as businesses fight over a limited pool, especially of women, with the right resume.

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