初芝五洋ホールディングスの初代社長に就任した島耕作のもとに、子会社である初芝電子部品が、独立を狙って莫大な資金調達を行っているという情報が入る。そこには、かつて社長候補と呼ばれた男の、意地と誇りがあったーー。そして個性豊かな女性秘書たちに支えられながら、“社長”島耕作の世界市場への挑戦が始まる!
Kosaku Shima, who became the first president of Hatsushiba Goyo Holdings, receives information that the subsidiary, Hatsushiba Electronic Components, is raising a huge amount of funds in an attempt to become independent. Behind this lies the determination and pride of a man who was once called a candidate for president. And with the support of his unique female secretaries, “President” Kosaku Shima begins his challenge to the global market!