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.

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

                        Christian Schmitz, environmental entrepreneur

                        Christian Schmitz

                        Aventa founder’s PDIE Group now official Earthshot Prize nominator

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