b'9 5 2-20 2 Hiroyuki Jose Koike1 2A SCOA Executive Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerN DDB N & Chief Business Development Officer OYEAs CFO & CBDO, how have you seen sustainability emerge as abusiness opportunity?We are now in the middle of unprecedented geopolitics, growing ESG impacts,and evolution of technologies. It gives us great challenges such as increasingregulations, financial constraints, supply chain issues and customers additionalrequirements, but at the same time they mean huge opportunities for us todevelop new businesses by providing the solutions. We are so excited to workon those opportunities by cross-organizational efforts related to carbon neutrality,digital transformation etc. I believe those would be able to be core businesses taking the lead of SC Americas 10 years later.You are on your second rotation in the Americas. What changes have you seen in the Americas this time? When I came back to NYC in April, 2021, I felt a little lonely having few chances to meet people and exchange greetings in the midst of the pandemic, while I recognized more convenience with almosteverything done online by smartphone apps. However, seeing the city and the office coming backgradually, now I can feel happier to see more energy in New York Citys people, culture and streets.I have reaffirmed the importance of national and company vitality, which are built on individual strength and teamwork, even though times, and business, have been changing.How do we balance risk management with taking a chance on a bold new idea? We are currently facing a dynamic environment change, and it is impossible to avoid taking risks when stepping into such a new world. We should be brave enough to take advantage of the change like a first penguin to jump into the water, but also we have to be cautious enough to tackle risks with wise and intelligent approaches as much as possible. We do this through making thorough analysis and strategic hypotheses, with professionals advice and insights, and leading and/or promising partners. Its essential to think, design and act out of the box to create new value and businesses. We can move forward together.Where do you see Sumitomo Corporation of Americas 70 years from now? I really thank and honor the great work of our predecessors for SCOAs 70-year history, and now its our turn. SCOA could be taking headquarters roles and functions of Sumitomo Corporation Group in several areas which the Americas excel, and almost all the work could be done by online beyond the region and time zone (of course with in-person meeting time to time) and led by a naturally diversified management team. I hope SCOA would be considered one of the most reliable and innovative brands in the Americas. Lets make it together. Left: Mr. Koike presenting our employees with the latest data on our progress Sumitomo Corporation of Americas 7'