Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Daiwa Securities CEO Backs DEI at Tokyo Pride Amid US Backlash
In Tokyo, the CEO of Daiwa Securities, Akihiko Ogino, publicly supports diversity and inclusion at the Tokyo Pride parade, even though there's a push to reduce these policies in the US.
Ogino believes Japan should continue these efforts.
Many financial firms also support the event.
Some Japanese companies have adapted their DEI policies in the US due to different pressures.
Daiwa Securities CEO Akihiko Ogino voiced support for DEI at Tokyo Pride.
This contrasts with efforts to reduce DEI policies in the US.
Major financial firms like Goldman Sachs sponsor the Tokyo Pride event.
Japanese firms are seeking to attract workers by becoming more inclusive.
Some Japanese companies have adjusted DEI policies in the US.
- Who
- Akihiko Ogino, CEO of Daiwa Securities Group Inc.
- What
- A top banker expressed support for DEI initiatives at the Tokyo Pride parade.
- When
- Recently, at the Tokyo Pride parade.
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan, and the US.
- Why
- To show support for DEI amid opposing US policies and attract more workers in Japan.
DEI Supporters
Anti-DEI Advocates
DEI Policies
DEI Supporters
DEI initiatives are vital for securing talent and inclusivity.
Anti-DEI Advocates
DEI policies have disastrous consequences and should be eliminated.
- CEO
- Akihiko Ogino
- Company
- Daiwa Securities Group Inc.
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Event
- Tokyo Pride parade
- US Policy Stance
- Anti-DEI
- Survey Finding
- 83% of Japanese companies support DEI