Paddy Hogan
Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. We’d like to start the program punctually. My name is Paddy Hogan. I run the Investor Relations function here at ORIX. I’m delighted to welcome you here today for our inaugural IR day.
For Japanese equities and investing in Japan from outside Tokyo, London really is the global capital for international equities. Hence, our decision to host today’s event here.
Some of you, and you know who you are, have traveled a long way to get here. And we, particularly the executive management team, greatly appreciate your support. Over the next 90 minutes or so, you’ll meet the executives on my left and right, who are focused on improving returns.
Our first speaker, Hidetake Takahashi joined ORIX in 1993 and directly from university. He’s held a variety of roles during his long tenure at ORIX, including time spent in Renewable Energy, Private Equity, Real Estate and Corporate Finance. Prior to being appointed CEO earlier this year, he served as COO and is the architect behind the current medium-term plan, which was introduced in May of last year. To my left, please join me in welcoming him and the other executives. Thank you.