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.

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

                  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

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