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.

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

                      Potential in symbiotic ties, marketing yet to be tapped

                      Sanjeev Sinha

                      Sanjeev Sinha expands on complexities that challenge India-Japan relations

                        Transition to heated tobacco products ongoing

                        Shea Lih Goh

                        Philip Morris Japan’s Shea Lih Goh on research, inclusive work settings

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