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.

Path paved by languages, inspirational interactions

Roxane de Bilderling

Roxane de Bilderling plays a role in furthering lively diplomatic exchanges

    New opportunities sown from the need to evolve

    Nicolas Floquet

    CEO Nicolas Floquet on the changes, trends in Japan’s publishing industry

      Steadfast commitment to hard work, cultural roots

      Inga Nyhamar

      Norway’s Inga Nyhamar on almost 30 years of diverse diplomatic work

        Asset management in an age of long life expectancy

        John Moore

        Russell Investments CEO John Moore on retirees, financial diversification

          Offbeat career driven by desire to continue learning

          Paul Chapman

          Moneytree’s Paul Chapman on rejecting complacency in business pursuits

            Vision for automotive tech merges safety, creativity

            James Kuffner

            James Kuffner draws on past experiences to create an inspiring workplace

              Lifestyle and nature as a basis for global relations

              Pekka Orpana
Title: Ambassador of Finland

              Finnish Ambassador Pekka Orpana shares thoughts on cultural affinities

                Setting the pace: Career diplomat tackles latest role

                Peter van der Vliet

                Dutch Ambassador Peter van der Vliet on historical ties and marathons

                  Encouraging innovation among Japanese startups

                  Tom Kelley

                  Tom Kelley of D4V and IDEO on unlocking the country’s creative potential

                    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

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