Katsuyoshi Sugita

Astellas is dedicated to sustainable growth by creating and delivering VALUE for patients and having a positive impact on society. We believe that keeping patients and Integrity at the heart of what we do is crucial. We are passionate about creating VALUE for patients and we do not compromise on patient safety, the quality of our products, or integrity.


We grow and maintain the trust we have earned and continue to earn every day from our patients and other stakeholders through a sound corporate culture which underpins our effective global ethics and compliance program.

Acting with integrity means making ethical decisions at every turn, following both the letter and the spirit of applicable laws and regulations. We hold ourselves accountable to these principles, as they are the bedrock of our success.

Based on this belief, the Astellas Charter of Corporate Conduct, which is shared globally, expresses the Company’s ethical business philosophy in terms of corporate behavior. In addition, the Astellas Group Code of Conduct is a global code for everyone who works for Astellas in any location around the world and in any capacity whatsoever as a director, officer, employee, temporary worker, or otherwise, whether full-time or part-time, establishing that they are expected to perform their duties ethically and in compliance with laws and regulations. We also seek to ensure that third parties acting on behalf of Astellas comply with all relevant standards described in the Code.

The way we conduct business is just as important as the results we achieve. This involves identifying and addressing potential risks and situations that are inconsistent with our Group Code of Conduct, speaking up about potential issues, and supporting our employees in doing the same.

Every one of us, regardless of our position, has the power to influence others through our actions and words. We must all take ownership of compliance and Integrity within our teams, showing our commitment to ethical behavior and fostering a culture of compliance throughout Astellas.

Katsuyoshi Sugita
Chief People Officer and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer