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.

Japan role equal parts coincidence and destiny

Stefan Jakobsen

Stefan Jakobsen on overseeing Danish Chamber of Commerce, Coloplast

    At home in the classroom, be it in London or Tokyo

    Kirsten O’Connor

    Kirsten O'Connor on her dedication to education and leading FEW Japan

      Longtime work for chamber evolves into leading role

      Sally Townsend

      Sally Townsend on her dream job and representing Australia, New Zealand

        ‘Zest for life’ shapes over 30 years of work, play in Japan

        Fabrice Tilot

        Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce’s Fabrice Tilot’s time abroad

          Bridging cultures through ‘food diplomacy’ and more

          Peter Tan Hai Chuan

          Singaporean Ambassador Peter Tan Hai Chuan on growing up with Japan

            Hopes firm for continued partnership amid COVID-19

            Richard Court

            Ambassador Richard Court reflects on his and Australia’s ties to Japan

              A leap from academia to first Armenian ambassador

              Grant Pogosyan

              Grant Pogosyan on bridging cultures, establishing the Armenian embassy

                Unique programs target a broad spectrum of viewers

                David Macdonald

                Discovery Japan’s David Macdonald looks to expand reality TV in Japan

                  Guided by an ever-present curiosity in business, travel

                  Neri Miclaus

                  Piaggio Group President Neri Miclaus on building an international career

                    An ongoing pursuit of collaboration, innovation

                    Giorgio Starace

                    Italian Ambassador Giorgio Starace on the legacy of Japan-Italy relations

                      Olympic prep underway for fully booked Conrad

                      Neil McInnes

                      General Manager Neil McInnes on the 2020 Games as a ‘defining moment’

                        Long road ahead in push for globalized education

                        Bruce Stronach

                        Temple University Japan Dean Bruce Stronach on challenges in higher ed

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