Taxation is always an area of great interest. Japan is a excellent place to live but changes by the Japanese government meant to catch rich Japanese residents coming in and out of Japan have also accidentally applied to foreign residents of Japan as well. In early December, the FY17 proposed tax reforms were announced, which included some changes to the Japan inheritance tax laws. The proposed reforms were light on details and as the bill has not been introduced in the Diet yet there are still some open questions and issues. Nonetheless, experts do expect these changes, especially the ones that would extend the period of time that Japanese nationals and long-term foreigners would continue to be subject to Japan gift and inheritance tax after moving out of Japan to potentially have a significant impact on future estate planning. CI members will discuss these changes and the impact on our businesses and professional lives.

In the February CEO Insights luncheon we will welcome PWC Partner Mr. Nasir Majid who is running the International Assignment Services (IAS) practice in Tokyo at the global firm. He will share the latest updates on the changes going on in government and give you his insights on how to prepare for possible changes.

Date– Tuesday, 7 Feb
1230PM-1400PM
Venue–
Roppongi Hills Club- Star Anise
51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 106-6151 Japan

The accident at Fukushima Dai-ichi in 2011 has left a decommissioning project which is expected to last 30-40 years. What is nuclear decommissioning, what does it involve, and how do you tackle a project with a likely lifetime longer that those who will be there at the beginning? How do you deal both with the technical challenges, and the challenges of a sceptical public so that the project can be completed successfully.

The UK nuclear industry began in the 1940s, and with the opening of the world’s first civil nuclear power plant at Calder Hall plant in Cumbria in 1956. By the nature of having some of the first power stations in the world, the UK is one of the first countries to enter a phase of decommissioning. This experience has resulted in UK organisations forming a close partnership with those in Japan tackling the situation at Fukushima Dai-ichi.

Keith Franklin, First Secretary at the British Embassy in Tokyo, on secondment from the National Nuclear Laboratory, who has visited the site many times over the past 6 years, will explain the current situation, and give an insight of the challenges which still need to be overcome, and will talk about how the UK has decided to build a new fleet of power stations, as the current 1st and 2nd generation plants come to the end of their operating lifetime.

The meeting
Date– Wednesday, 8 Feb 1230PM-1400PM
Venue–
AIG’s Tokyo Boardroom
Kamiyacho MT Bldg 19F,
4-3-20 Toranomon, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 105-0001, Japan

[Lunch will be ordered so cancellations required before 3 Feb.]

CEO Insights is Japan’s prime gathering of c-levels sharing experience, connections, and insights from the c suite at our monthly lunches.  From 2017, we will be adding a new way to network and grow personally.  CI will organize random Thursday night dinners that are completely open to discussion amongst our member CEOs called OTR (Off The Record).  Unlike other events, there are no pre-planned topics or private room. The meeting will be a joint meeting all groups and will give people a chance to get to know other bosses in an open restaurant dinner environment.

Please arrive between 630PM to 7PM and enjoy dinner with people who you can relate to.  Slip away when you are ready to retire for the evening.  OTR is scheduled 1830PM to 8PM.  The next meeting 

Date– Thursday, 23 Feb 1830PM-2000PM
(Arrival between 630-7PM)
Venue–
Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- Restaurant 51 (Near Reception)
51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 106-6151 Japan

In December, two member reps from each CI group met for breakfast and brainstorming on the New Year. We discussed our guidelines, processes, new members, topics and speakers worth inviting to share.
In January, we will kick off the CEO Insights meetings with an executive summary of what was discussed in that meeting and continue with a bit more of a customer CI brainstorm. We will discuss plans for our group as well as topics that we will be covering in the new year and into 2018.
Don’t miss this chance to catch up with fellow CEO members and set the course for our future together.

The meeting
Date– Thursday, 12 Jan 1230PM-1400PM
Venue–
Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- La Cucina Restaurant (Italian)
51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 106-6151 Japan

In December, two member reps from each CI group met for breakfast and brainstorming on the New Year. We discussed our guidelines, processes, new members, topics and speakers worth inviting to share.
In January, we will kick off the CEO Insights meetings with an executive summary of what was discussed in that meeting and continue with a bit more of a customer CI brainstorm. We will discuss plans for our group as well as topics that we will be covering in the new year and into 2018.
Don’t miss this chance to catch up with fellow CEO members and set the course for our future together.

The meeting
Date– Wednesday, 11 Jan 1230PM-1400PM
Venue–
Roppongi Hills Club- Proteus
51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 106-6151 Japan

In December, two member reps from each CI group met for breakfast and brainstorming on the New Year. We discussed our guidelines, processes, new members, topics and speakers worth inviting to share.
In January, we will kick off the CEO Insights meetings with an executive summary of what was discussed in that meeting and continue with a bit more of a customer CI brainstorm. We will discuss plans for our group as well as topics that we will be covering in the new year and into 2018.
Don’t miss this chance to catch up with fellow CEO members and set the course for our future together.

The meeting
Date– Tuesday, 10 Jan 1230PM-1400PM
Venue–
Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- La Cucina Restaurant (Italian)
51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 106-6151 Japan

As yet another year closes, many executive offices are reviewing what worked and what didn’t, what sold and what didn’t, what blew up and what overflowed. In addition to national responsibility, many of our member CEOs have other countries in Asia as well as Australia/New Zealand reporting to them. Growth is about reflecting on management mistakes as well as building management successes.

The December CEO Insights meetings is one of the most popular and well attended meetings as executives get ready for the Christmas holidays and year’s end. This will be likely be your last chance to rub elbows with Asia’s top Tokyo-based CEOs and leadership.

The meeting
Date– Friday, 9 Dec 1230PM-1400PM
Venue–
Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- La Cucina Restaurant (Italian)
51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 106-6151 Japan

As yet another year closes, many executive offices are reviewing what worked and what didn’t, what sold and what didn’t, what blew up and what overflowed. In addition to national responsibility, many of our member CEOs have other countries in Asia as well as Australia/New Zealand reporting to them. Growth is about reflecting on management mistakes as well as building management successes.

The December CEO Insights meetings is one of the most popular and well attended meetings as executives get ready for the Christmas holidays and year’s end. This will be likely be your last chance to rub elbows with Asia’s top Tokyo-based CEOs and leadership.

The meeting
Date– Thursday, 8 Dec 1230PM-1400PM
Venue–
Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- La Cucina Restaurant (Italian)
51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 106-6151 Japan

As yet another year closes, many executive offices are reviewing what worked and what didn’t, what sold and what didn’t, what blew up and what overflowed. In addition to national responsibility, many of our member CEOs have other countries in Asia as well as Australia/New Zealand reporting to them. Growth is about reflecting on management mistakes as well as building management successes.

The December CEO Insights meetings is one of the most popular and well attended meetings as executives get ready for the Christmas holidays and year’s end. This will be likely be your last chance to rub elbows with Asia’s top Tokyo-based CEOs and leadership.

The meeting
Date– Tuesday, 6 Dec 1230PM-1400PM
Venue–
Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- La Cucina Restaurant (Italian)
51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 106-6151 Japan

At the September Sayonara Summer BBQ on top of Azabu Gardens, Spencer Wolfe was very surprise. At the opening of the casual meeting, Spencer Wolfe was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the CI members.

Since it’s founding in 2004, Wolfe has filtered many speakers, helped with new membership recommendations, build annual schedules, organize venues and large events, as well as do with day job at AINEO Networks.

It was a very pleasant surprise and a reminder of how it is important to show appreciation to each other and our teams.

Thank you for appreciating the CI Network!