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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