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.

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

                      Bringing holistic change to meet industry challenges

                      Floriane Tripolino

                      CEO Floriane Tripolino offers a blueprint for a ‘modern working style’

                        A diplomat’s ever-evolving role in a technological age

                        Harold Forsyth

                        Ambassador Harold Forsyth on Peru-Japan ties, adapting to digital trends

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