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.

Montessori head educates Tokyo’s children for life

James Moore

Briton James Moore’s next goal is method’s first high school in Japan

How Ikea Japan is creating happier homes

Petra Fare

CEO Petra Fare speaks of sustainability and scrappy thoughtfulness

Swedish Chamber of Commerce sets high targets

Martin Koos

‘Right man in the right place’ Koos brings a revolutionary zeal to work

Tokyo American Club’s leader ensures value

Jesse Green

Jesse Green, member since childhood, updates and refines facilities

Tove Kinooka connects workers’ sustainability dots

Tove Kinooka

Sustainability consultant helps companies and groups big and small

President of L’Oreal Japan leverages innovation

Jean-Pierre Charriton

Sustainability across company is key issue for Jean-Pierre Charriton

Emirates works to fly better, cleaner and smarter

Satish Sethi

Country manager Satish Sethi discusses sustainability, path to Japan

​​No comfort zone for Swiss commerce chamber’s head

Thomas Brodbeck

Thomas Brodbeck helps network on science, innovation, environment

Philippine envoy highlights climate and smart farms

Mylene de Joya Garcia-Albano

Mylene de Joya Garcia-Albano also will pilot online voting in 2025

Hitotsubashi’s Catherine Wallace on business ethics

Catherine Wallace

Professor studies and advises on interface between law and practice

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

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