OXYGY partnered with a division of one of Japan’s largest chemical companies to enable a pivotal transformation. Tasked with moving from a "Japan-vs-the-rest-of-the-world" governance model to one that embraced global and regional realities, the company sought to accelerate its international expansion and drive synergy through recent acquisitions. This initiative aimed to realign governance practices while achieving operational agility and innovation.
Sustainable Growth Through Global Agility: Transforming Governance for a Global Chemical Leader

The client faced a significant challenge in transitioning from a domestic-centric mindset to a fully internationalized approach. Leadership struggled to align internal practices, resources, and cultural dynamics with the regional demands of a rapidly expanding portfolio. Mergers introduced heightened expectations for synergy, yet domestic practices slowed the realization of benefits. The organization also faced mounting pressure to meet ambitious growth targets, spark innovation, and fully leverage global talent to achieve its vision of sustainable growth.
OXYGY adopted a thoughtful and strategic approach to revolutionize the company’s operating model and governance structure. The transformation journey began with an exhaustive analysis of global business support functions, combined with an in-depth evaluation of the company’s international product and application portfolio. Armed with these insights, OXYGY collaborated with the client to design bespoke segmentation strategies that bridged the gap between regional nuances and global objectives.
To bring this model to life, OXYGY partnered closely with leadership, identifying operational practices that struck the ideal balance between agility and control. This process included crafting a clear, actionable roadmap for implementation, addressing organizational implications, and uncovering critical gaps in talent and resources. Through engaging workshops with cross-regional teams, OXYGY facilitated the creation of diversified governance models, ensuring streamlined operations while preserving the flexibility required for local decision-making.
The transformation fundamentally changed the company’s mindset, shifting from a narrow, domestic focus to a dynamic, internationalized perspective. A clear and actionable implementation roadmap was established, along with a new operating model that optimized roles and responsibilities while addressing talent gaps.
As a result, the company experienced accelerated top-line growth by transitioning from a Japan-centric model to a customer-focused, globally integrated approach. Operational efficiencies were significantly enhanced, enabling the company to fully leverage its global talent base. Furthermore, the new governance framework positioned the organization to sustain growth through innovative market strategies, streamlined operations, and enhanced agility in responding to global market demands.
Voices from the project

This project was a truly global transformation. We took the vision of well-balanced global governance to the leaders and stakeholders of all regions, and almost all functions, to define best-fit practices for each business sector and then mapped out the journey to make it a reality. It demanded the full range of our consulting capabilities, but mostly our talent in deep client collaboration.
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