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.

ESG-centered values drive management, strategies

Dave Muenz

Dave Muenz aims at promoting globalization and sustainable lifestyles

Partnership echoes ‘build global, live local’ mantra

Tom White

Tom White of Uber on growing the company across markets and borders

Diplomatic career offers a variety of opportunities

Jorge Toledo Albinana

Jorge Toledo’s growing reputation in diplomacy leads him back to Japan

Tourism-heavy period encourages flexible hiring

Jeremy Sampson

Jeremy Sampson of Robert Walters on challenges and changes in recruiting

Passion nurtures growth and innovative floristry

Nicolai Bergmann

Nicolai Bergmann cultivates ‘East meets West’ style in flower arrangements

Ambassador sets course to spread cultural knowledge

Morteza Rahmani Movahed

Increased tourism a major objective for Iran’s Morteza Rahmani Movahed

Pioneering flexibility and empowerment in retail

Veronica Prat van Thiel

Veronica Prat van Thiel homes in on improving client and staff experience

Emphasis on adaptability for successful global career

Raphael Cheminat

Raphael Cheminat focuses on the value of adjusting to ‘local sensibilities’

Multifaceted determination in ongoing push for progress

Ian Burney

Japan assignment brings life full circle for Canadian Ambassador Ian Burney

Beyond beauty: Setting the trend for working mothers

Jerome Bruhat

Exceptional skills, passion needed to sell luxury goods

Emmanuel Prat

Association aims to foster culture of professionalism among salespeople

Gender equality critical for Japanese economic success

Helene von Reis

Japan head of home retailer lauded for efforts to better work environment

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