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.
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
Bringing holistic change to meet industry challenges
Floriane Tripolino
CEO Floriane Tripolino offers a blueprint for a ‘modern working style’
