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.

Integrated resorts: A game of calculated risk in Japan

Ted Chan

Galaxy Entertainment Group’s Ted Chan on gambling, hospitality in Asia

    Diversity amid enhancing innovations in technology

    John Harrington

    Nokia Japan’s CEO John Harrington on 5G capabilities and digitization

      Ardent drive to promote Poland-Japan exchanges

      Jacek Izydorczyk

      Jacek Izydorczyk shares his areas of interest and objectives as ambassador

        Ambition and experience lead to ideal circumstances

        Mark Dearlove

        Mark Dearlove shares insight on the financial industry and living abroad

          Reputation and success developed via resilience

          Antony Tran

          Antony Tran’s flexible approach to photography extends to work practices

            Preserving ancient history while looking to the future

            Ayman Aly Kamel

            Egyptian Ambassador Ayman Aly Kamel on cross-cultural collaboration

              ‘Busy and exciting’ times predicted for EU-Japan ties

              Patricia Flor

              EU Ambassador Patricia Flor reflects on her career and upcoming events

                ESG-centered values drive management, strategies

                Dave Muenz

                Dave Muenz aims at promoting globalization and sustainable lifestyles

                  Partnership echoes ‘build global, live local’ mantra

                  Tom White

                  Tom White of Uber on growing the company across markets and borders

                    Diplomatic career offers a variety of opportunities

                    Jorge Toledo Albinana

                    Jorge Toledo’s growing reputation in diplomacy leads him back to Japan

                      Tourism-heavy period encourages flexible hiring

                      Jeremy Sampson

                      Jeremy Sampson of Robert Walters on challenges and changes in recruiting

                        Passion nurtures growth and innovative floristry

                        Nicolai Bergmann

                        Nicolai Bergmann cultivates ‘East meets West’ style in flower arrangements

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