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.

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

                        Dean Wilson sets new course at Temple University

                        Matthew Wilson

                        ‘Quality international experience’ remains as ‘magical’ school grows

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