Eight Companies Launch Cross-Industry Mentoring Program

Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Daisaku Matsuo; hereinafter "the Company") has newly joined the "Cross-Industry Mentoring Program" starting in fiscal 2026, aimed at developing female managers and resolving the gender gap. This program began with two companies in fiscal 2023, expanded to four in fiscal 2024 and 2025, and will be implemented with a total of eight companies in fiscal 2026, including the Company. On May 25, 2026, a kickoff and introductory training session were held for the eight participating companies, bringing together mentors (supporters/advisors) and mentees (those receiving support/advice). The day featured a sharing of the program's purpose, participant introductions, and networking, marking the start of approximately six months of cross-industry mentoring. Cross-industry mentoring is an initiative where participants from different industries and companies act as mentors and mentees, promoting mutual growth through continuous dialogue. For mentees, the goal is to broaden their perspectives by experiencing different company viewpoints, leading to autonomous career development and increased motivation for promotion. For mentors, it is expected to be a place to reflect on talent development and management while encountering diverse values, gaining new insights toward resolving the gender gap. In addition to individual mentoring, the program will advance the construction of a "platform for learning and growing together" across companies through networking among female managers and joint study sessions and events. In fiscal 2026, the program expanded from the previous four-company structure to eight, with 37 female managers at the department/section manager level as mentees and 37 management executives (including men) as mentors, totaling 74 participants. By gathering participants from various positions and industries, the program will create more multifaceted and practical learning opportunities. This year, the program will run from May to December 2026, with the following measures planned: Cross-industry mentoring (approx. 3 sessions), follow-up training for mentors and mentees, networking measures for female managers, co-creation events and study sessions by participating companies, and a final report meeting. Through these efforts, the companies aim to acquire knowledge and experience difficult to obtain individually. At the kickoff held on May 25, active exchanges took place among participants, marking the first step in forming a network that transcends companies and positions. Through participation in this program, the Company will further promote the development of female managers and the success of diverse talent, and will continuously work on creating new value through collaboration beyond corporate boundaries. The Nomura Real Estate Group, as a corporate group that connects cities and communities to the future, aims to create a society where diverse people can realize their own values and lifestyles. To achieve this, the Group has positioned Diversity & Inclusion as a key issue (materiality) in its Sustainability Policy, advocating for a "society where people support and connect with each other, leaving no one behind" and a "creative society where people with different backgrounds and values utilize their individuality." Based on this policy, the Group is participating in this initiative as part of its Diversity & Inclusion promotion measures. By creating opportunities for diverse talent to learn from and grow with each other beyond corporate boundaries, we believe this will contribute to resolving the gender gap, promoting internal dialogue, and fostering a culture of mutual growth. We will continue to develop various measures to further promote Diversity & Inclusion.