Leaders&Readers

We aim to increase the network of Leaders & Readers through interviews with key people at top international companies and with ambassadors to Japan.
We seek to promote mutual understanding, exchanges and commercial connections between Japan and the rest of the world by appreciating the outlooks of people outside such careers.

JapanIQ consultancy eases entry to tough market

Paul Kraft

Founder Paul Kraft leverages long experience, vast pool of people

    Rugby School Japan bridges nations, generations

    Tony Darby

    Holistic approach aims to ready kids for roles on world’s biggest stages

      Baseball star Alex Ramirez’s NPO helps special kids

      Alex “Rami-chan” Ramirez

      Vamos Together works and plays to bring people of all kinds together

        Citi Japan CEO Luet takes lead on environment

        Marc Luet

        Frenchman puts higher values into daily practice across the bank

          Putting Down Under on top of travel destinations

          Derek Baines

          For Tourism Australia’s Japanophile Baines, Ruby the ‘roo is just the start

            Indian envoy George links Himalayas with Fuji

            Sibi George

            Diplomat works to boost partnership with companies, skilled workers

              Insurer Sompo’s Ken Reilly adapts to growth, future

              Ken Reilly

              There is no ‘rearview mirror’ for climate change, vice president says

                Carlos Donderis bridges work cultures at Mercari

                Carlos Donderis

                Spaniard joined person-to-person marketplace when it was a startup

                  MSC Cruises’ Morelli aims to sail the ocean green

                  Oliviero Morelli

                  Company on track to become No. 1 in Japan, catering to all alike

                    Destiny and a little luck: EU Ambassador Paquet

                    Jean-Eric Paquet

                    Envoy emphasizes acting on climate change, partnerships with Japan

                      Petronas’ Japan chief Ezhar tells of net-zero path

                      Ezhar Yazid Jaafar

                      Natural gas plays an integral role in the energy transition of Malaysia

                        H&M’s Pokucinska seeks something for everyone

                        Aneta Pokucinska

                        Regional manager creates sustainability in style for average person

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