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.

Expanding the narrative of adjusting to life abroad

Ben Jennings

Ben Jennings on creative forays and his role in NHK’s ‘Home Sweet Tokyo’

    Eye for architecture meets luxury hotel management

    Matthias Sutter

      Life abroad characterized by gratitude and diligence

      Alison Beale

      University of Oxford’s Alison Beale on community and cultural relations

        Newest post met with open-minded enthusiasm

        Hartmut Schick

        Hartmut Schick reflects on over three decades of opportunity with Daimler

          Enduring lessons on the importance of community

          James McCready

          Adobe’s James McCready reflects on childhood friendships and MLB days

            Stand-up plans: Trading caricatures for awareness

            Patrick Harlan (Pakkun)

            Patrick ‘Pakkun’ Harlan’s push for diversity and tolerance through laughter

              A lifelong commitment to cross-cultural appreciation

              Dato’ Kennedy Jawan

              Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Kennedy Jawan on bonds and beginnings

                Management, connections aided by long-lived passion

                Pascal Senkoff

                Managing Director Pascal Senkoff facilitates bridges between Japan, Korea

                  Championing widespread inclusion, gender equity

                  Melba Pria

                  Mexico’s Melba Pria on integrating her distinct insights as an ambassador

                    Extensive career entwined with industry innovations

                    Massimo Allegri

                    Massimo Allegri on enhancing partnerships, unforgettable experiences

                      Diplomatic legacy ties into nations’ ‘golden moment’

                      Jose C. Laurel V

                      Jose C. Laurel V recalls Japan’s development, relations with the Philippines

                        Diamonds and discovery: Navigating Japan’s market

                        Daniel Perel

                        Tiffany & Co.'s Daniel Perel on expanding the brand's image and clientele

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