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.
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
From banana stems, One Planet Cafe grows change
Peo Ekberg
Peo Ekberg’s fair trade company pioneers solutions from the inside
Fulfilled destiny, leveraging diplomacy for development
Shorna-Kay Richards
Nations partner on tourism and development: Ambassador Richards
Glen S. Fukushima: Crossing divides, building bridges
Glen S. Fukushima
Record donation by former Fulbright scholar will help future students
