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.
James Yamanaka: One purpose, many changes
James Yamanaka
BAT area director drives sustainability into every aspect of business
UAE Ambassador Alfaheem grew up with Japan
Shihab Alfaheem
Fascination with anime widened to respect for diversity, resilience
Kyoto Seika head Sacko flexes architecture for all
Oussouby Sacko
Community ownership central to sustainable design for Mali expert
Read the Air guides firms to sustainable ways
Trista Bridges
Principal Trista Bridges shows feasibility and value to shift mindsets
Japan helps small islands take oversize global roles
Puratos: Good food, good company, better future
Jean-Pierre Bernardino
Japan President Bernardino aims for company to lead on sustainability
Goldman partner Ben Ferguson in it for long term
Ben Ferguson
Banker sees virtuous psychology-finance loop to low-carbon future
Company rescues hardware with support alternative
Bob Van den Broecke
Evernex Japan keeps businesses running while helping environment
President aims to turn social dissonance into dynamic diversity in Japan
Jenifer Rogers
Rogers taps ACCJ’s energy for a sustainable future
David Malone, rector of the United Nations University
David Malone
U.N.’s No. 3 heads global think tank focused on needs of developing countries
Building a global Panasonic compliance network
Laurence Bates
Patient and persistent, Laurence Bates navigates complex laws and policies
Persevering at the junction of trade and climate
Jan Adams
Australian envoy Jan Adams oversaw FTAs, international climate partnership
