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.
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
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
