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.

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

                  BCCJ head Lyle cultivates change for sustainability

                  Richard Lyle

                  Bicultural development consultant all about bringing people together

                    For Swiss Chamber of Commerce head, ‘Life is about learning

                    Andre Zimmermann

                    Importer Andre Zimmermann is slow to judge but quick to build

                      Lululemon leader takes change and runs with it

                      Stewart Tudor

                      Tudor expands athleisure brand as lineup, Japanese society grow

                        A store is a ballet stage: LVMH Japan head

                        Norbert Leuret

                        Leuret says Japanese increasingly seek fewer but better products

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