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SUMMARY:2021 Nov (Thur) Japan's Luxury Market Shifts - The New Normal Or Nothing New?
DESCRIPTION:Following the war\, Japan rose to the second largest economy in the world.  That economic power translated into buying power that brought some of the worlds best brands to the marketplace.  As China has arisen and Japan is one of the first countries to experience an aging populace things may have changed.  Retailers in the major shopping hubs such as Ginza\, Namba\, Sakae may have seen a transition from local buyers to international visitors from around Asia buying up their fine products.  Where is the Japan market heading for luxury goods?  Who is the target audience?  What are the types of products that they are most interested in within luxury?\n\nIn the November\, we are pleased to welcome Mr.Nicolas Villeger \, the new representative director and CEO of Louis Vuitton brand in Japan\, and fellow CI network member.  Mr. Villeger is no stranger to great products as the former president of Coach Asia\, VP of Tesla\, as well as executive roles at Longchamp and Este Lauder.  He will share his thoughts on\n\n\nthe current market in Japan and COVID impact\nthe interdependency of the luxury markets in Asia and influence of China\npersonal views on the future key strategies for growth\n\nJoin us for this fascinating talk on the state of the luxury goods market.  It will be interesting to compare with the thoughts of Chopard’s boss earlier this year.\n\nMembers\, please RSVP below to secure your seat.  Guest c-levels please contact us to check for availability in the meeting.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2021-nov-thur/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club- PROTEUS Room\, 51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211202T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
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SUMMARY:2021 Dec (Thur) Year End Wrap Up- Better Boss\, Better Business
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE VENUE IS DIFFERENT- \nAs 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. \nThe 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. \nDon’t miss it! \n*Space is extremely limited (to 10 bosses) due to the room.  Please be sure to register below. \n**VENUE – Please note that the meeting will be held in Nihonbashi (not Roppongi) this month.  If you are a member of the Tokyo American Club\, you can pay directly at the venue.  For guests\, please bring 3\,500 JPY cash.  If you would like to pay via bank transfer please let us know in advance. \n***Parking Available up to 4 hours. \n 
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2021-dec-thur/
LOCATION:Tokyo American Club Central (Nihonbashi)\, 3-2-1\, Nihonbashi Muromachi (Nihonbashi Muromachi Mitsui Tower 6F)\, Chuo\, Tokyo\, 103-0022\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211207T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
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SUMMARY:2021 Dec (Tues) Year End Wrap Up- Better Boss\, Better Business
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE VENUE IS DIFFERENT- \nAs 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. \nThe 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. \nDon’t miss it! \n*Space is extremely limited (to 10 bosses) due to the room.  Please be sure to register below. \n**VENUE – Please note that the meeting will be held in Nihonbashi (not Roppongi) this month.  If you are a member of the Tokyo American Club\, you can pay directly at the venue.  For guests\, please bring 3\,500 JPY cash.  If you would like to pay via bank transfer please let us know in advance. \n***Validated Parking Available up to 4 hours.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2021-dec-tues/
LOCATION:Tokyo American Club Central (Nihonbashi)\, 3-2-1\, Nihonbashi Muromachi (Nihonbashi Muromachi Mitsui Tower 6F)\, Chuo\, Tokyo\, 103-0022\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220111T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20210714T030425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T094417Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED- 2022 Jan (Tues)
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT has been moved to 20 January.  There will be no event on 11 January.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2022-jan-tues/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220120T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20210714T030520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T073125Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Jan (Thur) The Metaverse: Who\, When\, How\, and Why?
DESCRIPTION:What is the Metaverse? Why did such a massive entity like Facebook make the risky move of rebranding itself META? \nUnderstanding the metaverse is complicated\, especially because it doesn’t exist yet. Although interoperability is a long way off\, the term has become a catch-all for new digital\, immersive\, and social spaces encompassing gaming platforms\, NFTs\, VR\, AR\, cryptocurrencies and online marketplaces. \nSome very big companies are putting big money into this space\, and money tends to make things happen. \nLet’s talk about which companies are likely to be the major players? Will efforts to create a unified metaverse or a multi-verse configuration likely succeed? \nHow other companies can get involved in a commercial sense? \nWhat will be the dominant technology VR or AR? How will NFTs\, cryptocurrencies and blockchain be involved? \nIt may be fun to explore how each of the members feels about living in a virtual world versus the real world. It seems different age groups feel differently about this. \nDon’t miss this interactive session led by Excape Entertainment CEO Mr. James Fiorillo
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2022-jan-thur/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220208T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220203T224512Z
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SUMMARY:Hot legal topics in Japan - Is Your Business Keeping Up?
DESCRIPTION:In the February network lunch\, we will welcome back Baker McKenzie Partner Jean-Denis Marx for a tour of legal issues in Japan. Mr. Marx is a seasoned attorney with a robust array of legal business experience.  We plan to touch on \n> Changes affecting online platforms (privacy issues\, ecommerce\, online slander) \n> The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement  \n>  Foreign direct investments restrictions in Japan and elsewhere \nThis is a non-limitative list. The lunch will be interactive and Mr. Marx has accepted to discuss any other issues you would like to bring to the table.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/hot-legal-topics-in-japan-is-your-business-keeping-up/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220217T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T060107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T012521Z
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SUMMARY:Bitcoin — A Revolution Disguised As A Get Rich Scheme?
DESCRIPTION:Last year US headline inflation hit a 39 year record high 7%. The Fed is signaling rate rises this year in attempt to quell this inflation\, meanwhile the US sovereign debt sits at an unprecedented $30 trillion. How much can the Fed really raise rates in this environment? Where is monetary policy headed as governments of the world seek to manage debt and structural deficits while paying for ever increasing social security while fighting a global pandemic? Finally\, how does Bitcoin fit in with all this\, and how is it different to alternative cryptocurrencies\, private sector payment (Alipay\, PayPay\, etc.\, ) or even Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) \nIn the February CI network meeting\, we will welcome a special guest (that will go unnamed). This gentlemen hails from the United Kingdom and is very active in the the topic area personally. In this interactive discussion\, we will cover \n\nIs Bitcoin digital gold?\nBitcoin’s killer app: self-sovereignty and security.\nBitcoin’s Achilles Heel: Privacy?\n\nThis is what many of you have been asking for so we’re excited to share this information in our group. Please remember to RSVP. Last month we couldn’t get everyone around the table but thankfully we were able to get everyone in the room.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/feb-thur-group-event/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220308T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T060019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T080404Z
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SUMMARY:Industry In Upheaval- The Future Of The Global Automotive Market
DESCRIPTION:The global auto industry stands on the brink of unprecedented change and upheaval. From the challenges of electrification and autonomous driving to the arrival of interloping upstarts from Silicon Valley and China\, the global car business is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation. Unprecedented sums of money are being invested on future technologies as automakers – old and new – race to make inroads into uncharted territory\, banking on a future that is anything but guaranteed. What bets will pay off? Which automakers will survive the fight? And what will cars look like in the decades to come? In an age of uncertainty\, the only inevitability is that there will be winners and losers. \nHans Greimel\, Asia Editor for Automotive News\, will discuss these topics and more\, from his perch in Tokyo where he has covered Japanese automakers and their Asian rivals since 2007. Hans recently co-authored a book about the Nissan-Carlos Ghosn scandal\, “Collision Course\, Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars that Upended an Auto Empire\,” published in June 2021 by Harvard Business Review Press. Detroit-based  Automotive News was founded in 1925. It is the leading source of automotive news and the newspaper of record for the global industry.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/feb-tuesday-group-event/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220308T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T060232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T060232Z
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SUMMARY:March Tuesday Group Event
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URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/march-tuesday-group-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220317T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T060314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T022322Z
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SUMMARY:Why I Quit My Job to Start An NFT Company
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’ll finish the third and final installment on digital commerce.  In the Thursday CEO Insights group\, we’ve discussed the metaverse\, Bitcoin\, and we’ll close the cyber series with the hot topic of NFTs. Is it something that affects our businesses?  The answer to the question may vary but we’re excited to welcome Mr. Marty Roberts.\n\nDr. Marty Roberts\, PhD\, is psychologist\, spent 20 years in healthcare\, and a serial entrepreneur. Marty quit his job to use NFTs to make graffiti artists cash with his new start up www.totemo.art.  Join us for this riveting discussion on\n\n\nWhat are NFTs and what does this technology promise\nWhat industries they will mostly impact\nWhy a c-level would quit his day job to work in the industry\n\nWe’re excited to wrap up the digital series with another person who is not selling us something\, but actually giving us a glimpse of their business. \nReserve your space below
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/march-thur-group-event/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220412T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T060414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T023335Z
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SUMMARY:Bitcoin RELOADED— A Financial Revolution?
DESCRIPTION:Last year US headline inflation hit a 39 year record high 7%. The Fed is signaling rate rises this year in attempt to quell this inflation\, meanwhile the US sovereign debt sits at an unprecedented $30 trillion. How much can the Fed really raise rates in this environment? Where is monetary policy headed as governments of the world seek to manage debt and structural deficits while paying for ever increasing social security while fighting a global pandemic? Finally\, how does Bitcoin fit in with all this\, and how is it different to alternative cryptocurrencies\, private sector payment (Alipay\, PayPay\, etc.\, ) or even Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) \nIn the February CI network meeting\, we will welcome a special guest (that will go unnamed). This gentlemen hails from the United Kingdom and is very active in the the topic area personally. In this interactive discussion\, we will cover \n\nIs Bitcoin digital gold?\nBitcoin’s killer app: self-sovereignty and security.\nBitcoin’s Achilles Heel: Privacy?\n\nThis is what many of you have been asking for so we’re excited to share this information in our group. Please remember to RSVP. Last month we couldn’t get everyone around the table but thankfully we were able to get everyone in the room.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/apr-tuesday-group-event/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220414T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20211223T090732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T001529Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Reception With Tokyo's Leading CEOs
DESCRIPTION:Our network of CEOs and other c-levels from diverse industries such as banking\, power generation\, technology\, consumer products\, luxury good and countless others are excited to gather for what was supposed to be a Spring reception back in 2021.  That never worked out\, but now the stops are all out.  On Thursday\, 14 April 2022\, the CEO Insights members will gather to welcome the new year and SPRING to\, reconnect with peers in our network\, and even meet new guest CEOs. \nTo kick off 2022\, we will gather for food and  drinks in Tokyo’s swanky Roppongi district.  The meeting will be held at The Oak Door Steakhouse the event will be pay as you go. \nSpace is limited so please sign up soon to secure your spot.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/spring-reception-for-2022/
LOCATION:The Grand Hyatt @ Roppongi Hills\, 6-10-3 Roppongi 6F\, Minato\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220421T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T060511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T222646Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TO MAY - How Situational Leadership Skills Can Transform Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MAY 19th.  THERE WILL BE NO EVENT ON 21 APRIL \nEvery c-level struggles with developing great teams and leaders.  Often times\, a manager’s preferred leadership style is not always correct and that can result in retention issues or worse\, disengaged staff. \nIn the April CI luncheon we will welcome HR executive\, Ken Cogger\, who will introduce you to how he uses situational leadership in his organization in Japan and in the global offices.  Situational Leadership is a framework in which difference in proficiency is regarded as difference in situation and an approach corresponding to the difference will enhance the manager’s effectiveness. \nThe framework was developed back in 1969 by Ken Blanchard to build a stronger\, more flexible organization at a time when most companies were run with only one style. \nSituational leaders can \n\navoid over-supervision and under-supervision\nimprove engagement\nincrease productivity\nbeat ambiguity and uncertainty\n\nEnjoy this opportunity to learn how to better your staff from a new perspective. RSVP below to secure your spot.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/apr-thursday-group-event/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220519T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T060749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T015156Z
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SUMMARY:Using Situational Leadership Skills To Transform Your Team
DESCRIPTION:Every c-level struggles with developing great teams and leaders.  Often times\, a manager’s preferred leadership style is not always correct and that can result in retention issues or worse\, disengaged staff. \nIn the April CI luncheon we will welcome HR executive\, Ken Cogger\, who will introduce you to how he uses situational leadership in his organization in Japan and in the global offices.  Situational Leadership is a framework in which difference in proficiency is regarded as difference in situation and an approach corresponding to the difference will enhance the manager’s effectiveness. \nThe framework was developed back in 1969 by Ken Blanchard to build a stronger\, more flexible organization at a time when most companies were run with only one style. \nSituational leaders can \n\navoid over-supervision and under-supervision\nimprove engagement\nincrease productivity\nbeat ambiguity and uncertainty\n\nEnjoy this opportunity to learn how to better your staff from a new perspective. RSVP below to secure your spot.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/may-thursday-group-event/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220616T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T061001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T061712Z
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SUMMARY:ESGs and Sustainability- What You Really Need To Know
DESCRIPTION:For some\, ESGs and Sustainability are processes to live by.  For other organizations\, they are just the latest fad or buzz words which managers like to capitalize on. But sustainability is a serious movement with many angles touching diverse corners of our social and economic life with far reaching structural consequences that will shape our consumption and production behaviors in the long run. One of the key areas we will feel the products of its presence is food production. \nIn the June CEO Insights meeting\, Mr. Erol Emed of Soul of Japan will be discussing their business model and why investors and market players are supporting the sustainable food production model they have built their business on. He will discuss: \n– What are the economic\, social\, and environmental developments behind the drive in food sustainability \n-How sustainability and ESGs built Soul of Japan’s business \n-The future of ESG and sustainability wave (it is not a wave you can ride to gain economic benefit\, but a structural trend which you will ignore at your own peril) \n-The dark side of the climate cult \nJoin for another insightful meeting at CEO Insights!  Reservations required. \nBio- Mr. Erol Emed \nBachelor of Science\, Middle East Technology University\, Ankara\, 1985. Master of Arts\, International University Japan\, Niigata\, 1989. Master of Science\, Oxford University\, England\, 2001. \nCareer\nCurrently CEO of Soul of Japan K.K.- Asia and Japan’s largest land based salmon farming venture funded by 8F Aquaculture Fund I\, and managed by private equity firm 8F Asset Management \nPreviously run his own consulting firm\, worked at Thomson Reuters as Senior Director\, as Head of Research at a Hedge Fund\, and as Executive Director\, Chief Investment Officer\, and Head of Alternative Investment at Societe Generale Asset Management Japan (currently known as Amundi Japan)
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/june-thursday-group-event/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220713T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220713T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T061151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T083719Z
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SUMMARY:Where Are The Best Investments?- Investor's CIRCLE Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:—–REGISTRATION REQUIRED—- \nAs a group of focused executives running great brands in Asia\, CEO Insights tends to focus on leadership areas.  There is not too much time to talk about the personal side outside of business. \nIn July\, we’ll change that by dedicating a meeting to talk about personal investments.  We will have the ‘Investor’s Circle’.  In this special joint CI breakfast\, we will be discussing the best places to put your resources\, the timing\, and the pluses and minuses.  You will learn how to increase what you have for you\, your family\, and your dynasty to come. \nJoin us for a small investors group breakfast at Tokyo’s Grand Hyatt restaurant to discuss \n\nmarket trading and the affects of the current market fluctuations on investments\ngold\, silver\, and precious metals\nthe opportunities with real estate investments nationally and abroad\ncyber currencies\n\nYou do not need to be an expert in this area\, just be ready to share what you know and learn more.  We are inviting specialists from real estate\, finance\, and even cyber currency to enhance this special meeting. \nCome join us for this special breakfast and expand your future.  YOU MUST BE REGISTERED. \n**Please note we will be meeting in the private room “Wine Table” within the Grand Hyatt’s reknowned French Kitchen restaurant.  Space is limited to 8 CEOs.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/july-tuesday-group-event/
LOCATION:The Grand Hyatt @ Roppongi Hills\, 6-10-3 Roppongi 6F\, Minato\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220721T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T061243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T023114Z
UID:10000424-1658406600-1658412000@ceoinsights.org
SUMMARY:From Thirty Million Visitors to Zero\, and Back? -- Rethinking Travel in Japan as the Border Re-opens
DESCRIPTION:An American residing in Japan since 1996\, Carl founded and successfully sold a software localization company. He served as President of the Harvard Club of Japan from 2008-2016. Carl has consulted for companies including Uniqlo and has been an independent director at two mid-sized Japanese companies. \nSince 2014 Carl has run Tokyo Way KK\, a travel company he founded to serve the high-end inbound market of travelers seeking deep cultural experiences in Japan. He used some of the travel industry downtime during the pandemic to become Japan’s first Transformational Travel Designer as certified by the Transformational Travel Council (USA). He is co-author of a book on Japan’s services sector and taught at Meiji University Business school.\n\nThe presentation will cover three topics:\n1. Brief update on current inbound travel situation in Japan\n2. An overview of business models for the travel industry and Japan’s particular characteristics\n3. What HNW individuals seek in travel to Japan\, based on his own company’s experience with that segment\n\nJoin us for this fascinating event that will give you ideas for both your business and your personal lives.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/july-thursday-group-event/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220809T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T061931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220724T235325Z
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SUMMARY:Show Business- What Does It Take To Make It?
DESCRIPTION:There’s no business like show business… as the song goes at least.  Movies\, films\, video.. we see a lot of successful films that come out.  There are thousands of others that are not exactly so successful.  In fact they probably lose money.  What does it take to produce a movie?  What are the costs\, the popular genres\, and other challenges to surmount?  The good news is we can get answers to these questions directly from someone who has produced a film and is a regular CI networker. \nIn August\, Stefan Sacre will be sharing his insights on a film he produced for his native market back in Germany.  He’ll share his thoughts on this business and what he experienced. His years of business experience\, keen eye for imagery\, and Japan experience surely helped guide him in this creative venture.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/august-tuesday-group-event/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220913T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T062128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T001555Z
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SUMMARY:Can Tokyo Become That Financial POWER House Now?
DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong and Singapore used to be amongst the ‘go to’ destinations for global businesses who wanted to establish regional headquarters in APAC.  Every multi-national who wanted to have a global presence just had to have an office in one or both of these locations.  But with growing geopolitical tensions over Hong Kong and Greater China\, increasingly protectionist trends in Singapore and overly restrictive pandemic measures in both cities\, these places no longer hold the same appeal.  Perfect chance for Japan to step in with Tokyo as an option for MNCs around the world.  Of course\, Japan is not exactly perfect with fewer fluent English speakers or higher surface taxation than Singapore for example\, but Tokyo has a lot of potential and advantages\, a lot of which Japan has been sometimes clumsy at highlighting. \nThis bid by Japan and Tokyo to re-establish itself once again as a global financial center like London or New York has been in the news for a few years now. Can Japan step up to the plate and start hitting some homeruns that would bring in the MNCs?  We’ll find out about Japan and Tokyo’s new strategy and concrete actions in September at the CI network lunch.  We’ll welcome Mr. Laurent Depus\, an ambassador for FinCity Tokyo\, the promotional organ of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government\, established in 2019 in close coordination with Japan’s central government (FinCity.Tokyo | The Organization of Global Financial City Tokyo).  He is also a board member of SMBC Trust Bank with years of experience in Finance in Japan and globally.  Laurent will share with us \n\nWhat Japan is doing to attract global companies back to Japan\nChallenges from the outside to Tokyo becoming a financial center\nRegulatory changes necessary in order to keep this transformation moving\n\nJoin us for another fantastic event that will help you see the inside story as things transform around us. \nMore About Mr. Depus \nA Belgian citizen\, Laurent began his banking career in 1987 at the Chase Manhattan Bank in Luxembourg and has held senior leadership positions in the financial services industry for 35 years in Europe\, South-East Asia and\, since 1988\, in Japan. \nExperience in Banking\, Securities\, Trust Banking and Wealth Management\, across US\, European and Japanese institutions. \nAppointed as a Director of the International Bankers Association in Japan (IBAJ) in 2012 and Vice Chairman in 2020-2021. \nChief Country Representative for France’s Societe Generale Group in Japan (2001-2013) and Natixis CIB (2014-2021) \nIn 2013\, he joined SMBC Trust Bank as Chairman and Director upon the acquisition by SMBC of the Societe Generale Trust Banking license. \nHe has served as a Director of the Board at SMBC Trust Bank since its establishment. \nHe is the Representative Director of Escapade Japan Co. Ltd. supporting companies on governance\, strategy and organizational matters. \n(5) Laurent Depus | LinkedIn
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/september-tuesday-group-event/
LOCATION:The Oak Door Steakhouse\, 6th Floor Grand Hyatt Tokyo\, 6-10-3 Roppongi\, Minato\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220915T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T062213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T074314Z
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SUMMARY:“That Country Manager Has to Go!”
DESCRIPTION:That country manager has to go!  This is a theme more common than you would expect.  So many MNCs are chronically dissatisfied with who’s running the show for them in Japan that one of our members has built a business stepping into the breech on an “interim” basis. Some of these engagements run a few weeks and others last for years. This should be a lively round table discussion of how expectations get so far out of alignment and who’s to blame. \nAbout Our Moderator- \nJoin the CEO Insights Network and member CEO Leo Keeley.  Leo is one of the more well-known figures in the Japanese IT industry\, with 25 years of sales\, management and technology leadership experience. After receiving his BS from Bentley University and MBA from Suffolk University\, Leo headed to Japan where he studied the Japanese language and business culture. He founded Japan B2B Sales (originally Japan Leadership) in 2004. The firm’s charter is to grow revenue\, increase profitability and improve organizational efficiency for US IT firms. Clients have included Computer Associates\, Dassault Systemes\, HP\, Peregrine Systems and Symantec. Prior to Japan B2B Sales\, Leo served as VP – APAC-Japan for Ariba\, Inc. He was successful in boosting sales and profitability as well as extricating the firm from an acrimonious joint venture in Japan.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/september-thursday-group-event/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220929T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220809T014232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T072202Z
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SUMMARY:OFF The Beaten Path- On The Sumida River
DESCRIPTION:By popular request\, we are excited for a Tokyo discovery tour with Tokyo WAY CEO Mr. Carl Kay. He will be taking us off the beaten path to show us the blossoming Kuramae area along the Sumida River. You will get a chance to hear the history and see how the area is changing with its famous sites\, skilled artisan entrepreneurs\, and fantastic food. \nThis special tour is chance for you to experience the Tokyo that most people never see. The group size is extremely limited due to the nature of the tour. Please reserve your spot immediately if you intend to go. \n*There is no charge from Tokyo Way or costs to cover for CEO Insights members. We suggest you support the local businesses by buying things if you see something you like along the way. \nSee you there! \n**Unfortunately\, we cannot accept walk ins for this event.  If you cannot reserve a spot\, please let us know and we will try to wait list you for an opening
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/off-the-beaten-path-on-the-sumida-river/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221020T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T062023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T043446Z
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SUMMARY:Selling A New Business Idea to HQ and Making It Successful
DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest challenges of being the CEO of a company with the headquarters outside of Japan is dealing with the HQ.  People are always coming in looking to ‘advise’ and contribute their thoughts on what needs to be done as Japan can’t be all that different from other markets.  Some with good intention and experience\, while other ‘advisors’ might be qualified in their respective markets but lack local market and cultural experience.  This is a common challenge for CEOs of foreign companies in Japan.  Creative CEOs can be very successful if they are given a license.  Building a new concept or customized product for the market can reap great rewards.\n\nIn the August CI lunch\, we will welcome Andre Zimmerman.  Mr. Zimmerman is a Swiss with a long time footprint in Japan.  In 2010\, he founded Lindt & Sprungli Japan and rolled out a very successful new business line for Lindt\, one of the world’s largest Chocolatiers.  The idea he built was Lindt Chocolate Cafes for people to enjoy Lindt chocolates along with a cup of coffee or tea (even Swiss herb tea). Whilst initial challenges were overwhelming\, eventually\, things went well and there are now 78 retail stores from Okinawa to Hokkaido.\n\nEnjoy a great success story that will likely give you insights into how you can sell a concept to HQ and make it very successful.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/august-thursday-group-event/
LOCATION:Wine Private Room\, French Kitchen 2nd Floor Grand Hyatt Tokyo 6-10-3 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221020T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T063010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T063010Z
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SUMMARY:Oct Thursday Group Event
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URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/oct-thursday-group-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221108T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T072843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T063220Z
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SUMMARY:Where Is Japan's Economy Going?  A Talk With Jesper Koll
DESCRIPTION:Japan has what it takes to be an economic superpower. As new global realities and national rivalries force unprecedented challenges and uncertainty for global leaders\, Japan’s social resilience\, political stability\, corporate competitiveness\, technocratic pragmatism\, and private-sector innovation potential are poised to deliver positive upside surprises and real opportunities. No one doubts the potential; but can Japan really outperform on its own merits?\n\nJoin renowned economist Jesper Koll in person to learn:\n\n\n\nWhere to find growth opportunities\nHow your business can engage and profit from Japan’s new upcycle\nWhat forces could derail progress\nWhy Japan’s demographic destiny is an overarching positive force for next-generation leaders and citizens\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nAn economist\, angel investor\, patron and\, yes\, Japan optimist\, Jesper Koll has been researching and investing in Japan since becoming a resident in 1986. Over the past two decades\, he has been consistently recognized as one of the top Japan strategists/economists\, having worked as chief strategist and head of research for US investment banks J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch. He currently serves as global ambassador and expert director for the Monex Group and the Japan Catalyst Fund\, Japan’s first retail investor-based corporate engagement/activist fund.\n\nKoll’s analysis and insights have earned him a position on several Japanese government and corporate advisory committees\, including Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike’s advisory board. In 2022\, he was appointed global ambassador for Tokyo’s financial center initiative. He also serves as board director of the Okinawa Institute for Science and Technology and is a founder and board director of Asia Society Japan\, where he heads the Policy Committee.\n\nOne of the few non-Japanese members of the Keizai Doyukai\, the Japan Association of Corporate Executives\, Koll also serves on the board of several Japan-based startups and has written three books in Japanese. In 2021\, he created the acclaimed video podcast series Japan—Capitalism that Works. 
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/november-tuesday-group-event/
LOCATION:The Oak Door Steakhouse\, 6th Floor Grand Hyatt Tokyo\, 6-10-3 Roppongi\, Minato\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221117T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T062417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T063453Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Japan’s Retail Jungle- Establishing An International Fashion Brand
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been to a retail shop in Tokyo\, Osaka\, or maybe one of the many malls around Japan you may not realize the work that it takes to open. Hundreds of brands come to Japan. Some are massively successful while others may be more of a ‘flash in the pan’. Besides having a big name\, brands must have a momentum of marketing\, product develop\, locations\, and most importantly the interest of the customers. For Japan\, it’s a retail jungle out there and chances of survival are low. \nIn the November CI luncheon will we welcome our own member Mr. Wolfgang Bierer. He has brought many brands to Japan and successfuly seeded and run them in the market. Brands such as Mephisto\, Porsche Design\, Bree\, Calida\, have thrived under Mr. Bierer’s leadership. Wolfgang will share on the journey through the retail “jungle”\, how he established brands\, improved IT processes\, the biggest potential pitfalls\, and the best strategies that helped make his brands successful. \nJoin us for another insightful lunch of Japan’s top CEOs.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/november-thursday-group-event/
LOCATION:The Oak Door Steakhouse\, 6th Floor Grand Hyatt Tokyo\, 6-10-3 Roppongi\, Minato\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221215T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221215T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20221027T064252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T042148Z
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SUMMARY:Investors Circle #2- Where To Put Your Personal Time and Money
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand!  This is the second in our ‘Investors Circle’ series.  This event is not about hiring\, warehousing\, or marketing of your products.  The investors circle is a personal event where we learn from each other as well as guest specialists about what we can do to be successful personally.  In this special lunch we will continue or discussion on investments\, the stock market\, and FOREX.  If you are interested in \n\nReal Estate\nStock Market/Forex\nCyber Currencies\nOther ways to increase your ROI\n\nBe sure to be there. \n**Spaces are limited to the first 10 members. \n***Meeting at French Kitchen in Grand Hyatt \n 
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/investors-circle-where-to-put-your-time-and-money-personally/
LOCATION:The French Kitchen- Grand Hyatt\, 6-10-3 Roppongi\, 2nd Floor Grand Hyatt Tokyo\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0032
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230202T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20230104T052748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T014856Z
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SUMMARY:Planning For Overflow Growth In The New Year For Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:CEOs are tasked with giving motivation and vision to their teams nationally and sometimes around the globe. It’s a lot of work to build a business. Sometimes life can be ‘lonely at the top” as c-levels don’t always get the tools\, knowledge\, and encouragement they need to take their firms to the next level.\n\nAs we open up the new year\, CI network member bosses will get a chance to build their skills and better identify their targets and goals in the New Year. We’re excited to welcome executive coach Mr. Philippe Grall to our first lunch of the year. Philippe will lead us in an event to help bring out what you really want to be to achieve your goals in 2023.\n\nThis luncheon will be a joint event and space is limited. Please sign up early to secure your spot. See you on 2 Feb 2023 at 1230!\n\nMore About Mr. Grall–\nPhilippe is one of the world’s top personal coaches. He helps successful executives move into the realms beyond leadership and become inspiring role models — not only for their employees but for their families\, friends\, and all the people they influence.\nHis clients include international C-level executives from some of the world’s most prestigious companies\, including Godiva\, LVMH in Asia\, Chanel\, L’Oreal\, Van Cleef & Arpels\, Abbvie\, and Amgen Biopharma.\n\nLast year he was the co-author\, with other world-renowned coaches\, of a book\, COACH ME Your personal board of directors.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/planning-for-overflow-growth-in-the-new-year-for-your-organization/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230213T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230213T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20230124T115237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T115338Z
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SUMMARY:CI Superbowl- The Ultimate Offsite
DESCRIPTION:Strap in for a Monday morning like no other at Tokyo’s biggest Super Bowl party! \nCatch every touchdown and tackle of the NFL Game Pass-streamed game live from Glendale\, Arizona—with English commentary and the famous Super Bowl halftime show and commercials—all while enjoying a morning of game-day classics\, drinks and cool prizes. \nThis is a joint CI event within the Tokyo American Club’s annual Superbowl bash.  It’s less about the game and more about catching up with your c-level peers and friends.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/ci-superbowl-the-ultimate-offsite/
LOCATION:Tokyo American Club\, 2-1-2 Azabudai\, Minato-ku Tokyo\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230214T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20220112T062523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T053731Z
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SUMMARY:How To Turn YouTube and Social Media Into An Invaluable Marketing Tool
DESCRIPTION:As the smartphone has killed the digital camera\, YouTube and other social media has likely taken it’s toll on broadcast television around the world. What exactly is the power behind online marketing? How can it make or break your business? Recently\, when asked by where youth saw their future careers in Japan\, one in three responded that they would like to become a famous YouTuber. \nIn the February CEO Insights\, we will welcome someone who has done it. Norm Nakamura has been building new models for business. His YouTube channel is popular and boasts Just under 700\,000 subscribers with content grabbing up to 13\,000\,000 views per post. Norm will be sharing how he went from salaryman to entrepreneur and has taken advantage of the paradigm shift to online. He did not stop at one business but is in the process of starting multiple others. In the lunch we will talk about \n– Where does the money come from?\n– The Real Game – Has VERY little to do with making videos\n– What happens when youtube disappears? \nWe look forward to seeing you in the November lunch. In the meantime\, check out “Tokyo Lens” if you’d like to get a head start on the event.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/invaluable-marketing-tool-social-media/
LOCATION:The Oak Door Steakhouse\, 6th Floor Grand Hyatt Tokyo\, 6-10-3 Roppongi\, Minato\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230314T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063940
CREATED:20230301T060617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T060642Z
UID:10000556-1678797000-1678802400@ceoinsights.org
SUMMARY:Business Growth Through Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:Every brand and business is keen for growth.  That growth can be in product sales\, subscribers\, and various other measurements of customers’ interest through purchases.  A common strategy for accelerating growth is through acquisition of competitors or other complimentary businesses.  Large or small growth through acquisition is one way to bring growth to the balance sheets.\n\nThere is no magic formula to make acquisitions successful. Like any other business process\, they are not inherently good or bad\, just as marketing and R&D aren’t. Each deal must have its own strategic logic. In our experience\, acquirers in the most successful deals have specific\, well-articulated value creation ideas going in.\n\nIn the March CI executive lunch we will discuss the best practices and experience with acquisitions for growth\, additional productions\, and team growth. The discussion will flow on from there.\n\nJoin us for this fascinating lunch and gain some insights into how you can expand your business\, brand\, and positive influence in your marketplace.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/business-growth-through-acquisition/
LOCATION:The Oak Door Steakhouse\, 6th Floor Grand Hyatt Tokyo\, 6-10-3 Roppongi\, Minato\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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