b'C O N T I N U E D - E X E C U T I V E I N T E R V I E Wthat theres not going to be one standard way of working here. We want our employees to enjoy working for a large international corporation and interacting with their colleagues and it is up to us to provide the best environment for them to achieve their full potential.This past year was the most profitable year in the history of the Americas. What did we get right in that time and what do we need to do to keep that progress? Well, first of all, last year, of course, the results were wonderful largely in part because of the exemplary work by our employees in the face of a very difficult situation. But, there were also a lot of external factors that influenced our profits. Whats important is that we identify how we keep our company sustainable in variousMr. Wadaenvironments. It is good to enjoy a great year, but how do we sus- visits thetain the business that we have and ensure it can withstand futureSCOA Houston Officemarket conditions and industry changes? How do we simultane-ously contribute to society? In that same idea, Im also thinking about the growth of each individual working within SC Americas. We want growth for the company, but we also want growth for each employee. Every individual wants to have that feeling where they can say, Im happy to be here. They want to work for a company that allows them to grow as a human being. I would like to have that. This is the kind of culture I want to nurture.With SCOAReal Estate at the Caldwell CompaniesWhat opportunities can DX provide in terms of ourOffices strategic plan? DX is a tool, not an objective. When considering DX, you should have a clear idea of what you want to do and assess what kinds of tools are needed. Thats the way people should approach DX.I think in the last couple of years, we have learned how to use this tool and have enhanced our own everyday work to improve efficiency and productivity. More importantly, we are looking at business development and opportunities as a result of the digital transformation that is happening in every industry. DX is key to sustainability.How do you align the principles of Sumitomo withour business practices in the Americas? Sometimes,Japanese and western cultures can experiencedifferences in business philosophy.I think when you have a company or an organization that has last-ed this long, the principles are actually the same. The SC Values express principles that are common, and Sumitomo itself has With SCOA been able to embody those for more than 400 years. As forTubular Products Japanese and western alignment of values, although the words at the HOWCO Offices4 visions Spring 2022'