Professor Katsuyuki Kubo serves as a faculty member at Waseda University's Faculty of Commerce, School of Commerce. Holding a Ph.D. in Industrial Relations from the London School of Economics, he has been affiliated with Waseda University since 2003, following his position as Lecturer at Hitotsubashi University's Institute of Economic Research from 2000 to 2003. His academic career demonstrates consistent focus on Japanese corporate governance structures and their economic implications. Professor Kubo's research interests center on Corporate Governance, Ownership Structure, Board of Directors, Executive Compensation, and Employment Relations. His scholarly work examines how corporate governance mechanisms affect firm performance, employee welfare, and broader economic outcomes in Japan and East Asia. He has conducted extensive empirical analyses on the relationship between board composition and employment practices, executive compensation structures, and the impact of foreign ownership on Japanese firms. His publication record reveals a clear trajectory of increasingly sophisticated research on corporate governance. Early work focused on basic relationships between executive compensation and firm performance, while more recent research examines nuanced aspects including female representation on corporate boards, decent work policies, and the impact of sovereign wealth funds. His studies often employ rigorous quantitative methods using large datasets of Japanese listed companies, contributing significantly to our understanding of the unique characteristics of Japanese corporate governance. Professor Kubo has led multiple significant research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including 'Corporate Governance Reforms and their Consequences' (2019-2024) and 'The impact of board composition on employment' (2020-2023). His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications for corporate governance reform in Japan. He teaches courses including Managerial Economics, Corporate Governance and M&A, and Data Science and Business Research at both graduate and undergraduate levels. His educational contributions extend to authoring textbooks such as 'Statistics and Data Analysis for Business Administration' (2021), demonstrating his commitment to developing analytical skills among business students.








