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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200714T123000
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SUMMARY:2020 July G3 - How A Megacompany Navigates Market Change - Innovation @ Hitachi
DESCRIPTION:Japan is the world’s third largest economy for a reason.  The local market is made up of strong SMEs (small to medium enterprise) that are underpinned by big name and great quality large conglomerate companies.  Mitsubishi\, Mitsui\, Toyota\, and many other names quickly come to mind.  However\, a huge contributor to Japan’s economy is the Hitachi Group.  Hitachi is famous for making everything from refrigerators to heavy equipment for construction.  \n\n\n  \n\n\nIn the July CEO Insights\, we welcome Hitachi’s newly appointed CFO\, Mr. Yoshihiko Kawamura.  Mr. Kawamura has played many roles at the group and will be sharing how Hitachi management is navigating economic change\, working it’s international businesses\, and innovating in technology to remain a leading Japan brand name.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-july-g3/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- Italian Restaurant- La Cucina\, 51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200709T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20191224T012239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T030953Z
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SUMMARY:July C28 - Blue Oceans- Experiential Marketing And eSports
DESCRIPTION:Experiential marketing is a marketing strategy component that engages current or potential customers through innovative\, immersive experiences. These experiences don’t just sell products—they facilitate a customer’s identification with a brand as a whole. Customers become loyal because they feel connected to that brand’s product\, messages\, aesthetic\, and values. Experiential marketing helps to make that connection. Plus\, experiential marketing is one of the best marketing techniques for boosting your business’s visibility—by which we mean these events\, pop-ups\, activities\, and installations are extremely social-media-worthy. \nAlso known as “engagement marketing\,” “participation marketing\,” “live marketing\,” and “event marketing\,” experiential marketing is often confused for “publicity stunts.” But experiential marketing strategy is exactly that—it’s a strategy\, and it requires a good amount of research and planning to pull off well. James will talk about his experience with brands such as Louis Vuitton\, Porsche\, Ferrari\, Tag Heuer and others and why every company should at least be considering how experiential marketing could work for them. \nIn the July CI Network luncheon\, we welcome James Fiorillo\, CEO of Excape Entertainment.  James started Excape originally providing an interactive motorsport experience worldwide for major brands. His firm has expanded and has created brand promotion concepts involving most types of sports\, extreme sports and extreme adventures on offer to major brands world-wide.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-july-c28/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- Italian Restaurant- La Cucina\, 51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200630T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200630T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20191224T021402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T063222Z
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] Executive Committee
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URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/executive-committee-3/
LOCATION:Tokyo Amercian Club- Cafe Med\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200624T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20200619T063417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T063525Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Like Champions
DESCRIPTION:Welcome! On June 24th\, we will be hosting an online 8×8 video conference to our CEO Insights members!
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/leading-like-champions/
LOCATION:8×8
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200611T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20191224T011917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T090206Z
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SUMMARY:2020 June C28- Adding Fitness To The Health & Fitness Mantra- Harry Hill's New Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Harry Hill is no newbie to Japan.  An American who has spent much of his life based in Nagoya\, Japan Harry is known for Oak Lawn Marketing and his various business ventures.  Oak Lawn was acquired by Docomo in 2017.\n\n\nIn the June CEO Insights\, we’ll have Harry sharing about his new start up in Japan\, UFC Gym.  They have opened their first gym on the south end of Tokyo in Yoga. They are serious about fitness and have a new concept to bring that point home.  The are incorporating fight into fitness to make staying healthy and fit more engaging.  Harry will introduce his new venture the UFC Gym Japan.  He will share why the USP that inspired him to launch the business.  He will also share on the pivot they are making to respond to the current world situation.\n\n\nCome join lunch with one of Japan’s well-known entrepreneurs.  Harry will share on what he’s learned in his various business areas\, what he sees going on in the Japan market\, and his motivation to invest in another business model in Japan.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-june-c28/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- Italian Restaurant- La Cucina\, 51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200609T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20191224T011819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T090920Z
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SUMMARY:2020 June G3- Virus threats\, The Latest on Labor Law\, and What You Must Know About The New Civil Code
DESCRIPTION:It is again that time of the year when we meet our regular contributor JD Marx\, partner at Baker McKenzie join us at CEO Insights. His sessions always wraps up with a healthy discussion\, remembering the importance of the legal on our businesses\, and a lot of great actionable information.  He will come with a few subjects for discussion\, including: \n(i) labor law update with particular emphasis on the impact of hataraku kakushin (work revolution) of 2019 \n(ii) COVID19 with a discussion on contracts termination\, lease renegotiation and force majeure\, \n(iii) the new civil code: very important changes took effect on April 1\, and he will review a few of the most important (new rules on general terms and contract termination among others) \nWe look forward to seeing you there.  Please note the group is limited to 12 members this month.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-june-g3/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- Italian Restaurant- La Cucina\, 51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200514T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20191224T011213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T033708Z
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] May C28 - Why The CEO Must Understand Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Japan is a great place be both professionally and personally. The 22 million tourists who’ve visited Japan in 2018 illustrate that global interest. There is another side to having a high profile among nations and particularly in light of Japan’s challenged strategic environment in North Asia. Japan is increasingly viewed as an inviting cybercrime target. Cyber security is important as a matter of national security\, but it is essential as well with respect to enterprises. Companies must better protect themselves from losses in IP (intellectual property)\, financial theft\, and trade secrets. If the CEO doesn’t grasp the basics\, how can the corporate team? \nCEO Insights luncheon welcomes Mr. Lorne Fetzek\, Area Vice President of Imperva Japan. Imperva is California-based next generation cyber security solutions provider that is expanding rapidly in Japan. Mr. Fetzek will be joined by fellow technology leader and host Spencer Wolfe of AINEO Networks for an interactive discussion covering areas such as: \n\nMacrotrends in cyber security\nClassic failures and why organizations get burned\nFuture threats and what bosses need to protect their businesses The format of the event will be interview style with Q&A encouraged.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-may-c28/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- Italian Restaurant- La Cucina\, 51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200512T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20191224T011313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T033605Z
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] May G3 - The Edelman Trust Barometer: Measuring Your Clients
DESCRIPTION:The Edelman Trust Barometer\, the world’s largest survey of trust in institutions conducted in 28 countries shows that only 40% of Japanese employees trust the company they work for. This is somewhat counter intuitive given the image of the self-sacrificing\, all for the company image that is held about Japans salarymen. Ross will address this and other issues including what is behind the Trump phenomenon and rising populism in the world’s advanced economies. \nApril’s CEO Insights meeting will welcome Edelman’s Japan boss\, Mr. Ross Rowbury. Ross has been living and working in Japan for 35 years. Originally working in finance\, Ross moved to the public relations industry some twenty years ago. Over that period he has been advising executives from both Japanese and non-Japanese companies on communications strategy and implementation.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-may-12/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- Italian Restaurant- La Cucina\, 51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200326T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20200316T090333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T045956Z
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SUMMARY:March 26- 8AM - Showing Direction & Leadership During The Corona Threat
DESCRIPTION:Nearly every company we’ve dealt with is sending out position statements regarding corona virus that has spread around the world from Wuhan China.  Businesses in tourism\, airlines\, hospitality\, sporting events\, and even retail have been hammered by the social distancing.  When trouble comes\, that’s when you can see what people are made of.  It goes for the same for the CEO and the c-suite.  Unfortunately\, we didn’t learn in university or even business school about how to respond to terrorism\, natural disasters\, or even pandemics. \nThis special CEO Insights breakfast event will be a collaborative gathering of c-levels hosted by CI chairman Spencer Wolfe with presentations by Mr. Ross Rowbury of Edelman Japan. \nEdelman has produced a special edition of the Trust Barometer focusing on coronavirus communications. There are a lot of good datapoints in this. The overall conclusion is that employees are looking to business and their employer to provide high quality information and make the necessary workstyle changes. As always\, on some datapoints Japan differs from the rest of the world. \nWe will also pull in other members with special insights on dealing with the threat. \n**Please note the cost is just the breakfast and will be paid directly to the venue.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/joint-event-march-25-8am-showing-direction-leadership-during-the-corona-threat/
LOCATION:The Tavern Lounge\, 51F\, Andaz Tokyo
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200312T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20191224T011045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T061034Z
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SUMMARY:March C28 - What You Can Learn From Higher Learning- A Visit From Harvard Business School
DESCRIPTION:In addition to years of experience\, many of the CEO Insights members have advanced degrees.  Education is an essential part of the business experience\, but it’s not always so useful before we’ve started our career.  How can executives and future leaders get experience that will help them make great decisions\, innovate\, and find new markets?  One answer to that question might be in continued education.  When you think of higher education\, Harvard University is one school that stands out. \nIn the March CI network lunch\, we will welcome Mr. Nobuo Sato.  Nobuo represents the Harvard Business School (HBS) Japan Research Center.  He will explain the role of HBS Regional Research Centers within a global context and how leadership education has evolved over the years. Since HBS is also famous for their case studies\, the lunch will be capped off with a case study. \nFor those who have time after the meeting\, we will make a short visit to the HBS Japan Research Center\, which happens to be two floors below our meeting venue. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the March CI Network Luncheon! \nMore on Mr. Nobuo Sato \nHarvard Business School (HBS) has named Nobuo Sato Executive Director of its Japan Research Center in Tokyo. A graduate of Keio University and Harvard Business School (MBA 1982)\, the former banker and executive recruiter officially assumed his duties in August 2009.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-march-c28/
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:20200310T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20191224T010844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T062253Z
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SUMMARY:March G3 Best Practices for Dealing with Head Office - Hot Topic
DESCRIPTION:This year\, CEO Insights will do a new style lunch.  We’ll pick a Hot Topic that affects most of our group’s c-levels and discuss from various angles and industries.  In the March CI Luncheon\, we’ll be talking about Dealing with Head office.  This is always a major challenge for CEOs and c-levels in our network.  \n  \nHow do you get what you need from headquarters?  What is the best way to deal with the home country in the time of crisis?  How can you get more product development in your market?    \n  \nWe’ve only got 90 mins\, but we’ll enjoy a great discussion\, and excellent lunch\, all moderated by CI founder Spencer Wolfe.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn insights on dealing with head office. 
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-march-g3/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club- Roppongi Hills Club- Italian Restaurant- La Cucina\, 51 fl. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200218T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20191224T010519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T042615Z
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SUMMARY:Feb G3 - A Bird's Eye View- The Latest On The Tokyo Olympics
DESCRIPTION:The Olympic’s are returning to Tokyo.  After 4 years of hearing about the Olympics\, the year has finally arrived.  The last Olympics Tokyo saw were in 1964.  Japan made a lot of effort to build up for the Olympics with one of the main accompaniments many use every day being the Shuto expressway.  In 2019\, the World Cup Rugby tournament lit the fires to see more athletics with events around Japan and drawing millions of visitors to Japan from around the world.\n\nIn the February CEO Insights Tuesday lunch\, we will be talking about what we can expect to see in business\, transportation\, hospitality\, and the overall impact of the Olympics on Japan this time.  Visiting the lunch will be CEO of STH Hospitality Mr. Brendan Delahunty.  Mr. Delahunty was very involved in the Rugby World Cup as the leader of the Japan business.  He has the experience that can add to our insights on the impact of the Olympics in a group discussion.\n\nSports Travel & Hospitality Japan is the leading provider of sports hospitality and premium spectator experiences in Japan. STH was the exclusive provider of sports hospitality for Rugby World Cup 2019™ and previously operated the official in-venue hospitality program at the London 2012 Olympic Games.\n\n\nWe look forward to an interesting interaction in February as sports marketing and Olympics are of considerable interest amongst our network bosses.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-feb-g3/
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:20200213T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20191224T010653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T031610Z
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SUMMARY:Feb C28 - The Strategic Office Environment And It's Positive Effects on the Team (VENUE: ANDAZ TORANOMON HILLS)
DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Andaz Toranomon Hills\, The Tavern Grill and Lounge\n\nThe Japan market is a hot market. It is not just tourism that is seeing the dynamics.  Hiring year on year is growing and there aren’t always the people there to fill the companies’ needs.  Recently\, companies are beginning to really see the importance of the environment for hiring and keeping staff.\n\n\n\nReal estate. Which area have you selected & why? Do you need a brand new Grade A building?\nOnce you’re investing in your own space how are you managing it? Is there someone in your office who is the decision maker?  Is it consensus decision making?\nWhat type of product\, configuration\, & layout are you choosing? Is it conducive to how your office really operates?\n\nYour location\, your office\, your team\, your management\, and your principles really affect the quality of your team.\n\nIn the March CEO Insights luncheon\, we welcome Greg Lyon.  Greg will share his insights or what works and what doesn’t.  What companies have done to create great team environments\, and what others have done to drive their teams away.  Greg managed sales for a large American office furnishing company in Japan and Korea.  He started his own firm and has been working with the major players in the market in the interior\, and design.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-geb-c28/
LOCATION:The Tavern Lounge\, 51F\, Andaz Tokyo
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200203T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034723
CREATED:20200107T010551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T013612Z
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SUMMARY:CEO Insights Superbowl 2020 Breakfast at Tokyo
DESCRIPTION:Join CEO Insights Members to celebrate a Superbowl life from Miami Florida!  Catch every play of Super Bowl LIV live from Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium at Tokyo’s biggest watch party.  It’s a great chance to catch up with business leaders from across the spectrum. \nWhen you can start the week with spectacular raffle prizes\, a breakfast buffet and game day drinks\, who needs a Sunday celebration (US time)?  You can do it on Monday. \nWe got a chance to enjoy the Rugby World Cup last year.  This year\, enjoy American Football’s championship game with other CI members.  We’ll be in the Tokyo American Club’s New York Ballrooms.  We’ll be saving a group of seats together to watch the game. \nThe cost to TAC is 7\,000 yen for TAC members\, 9\,000 for guests. \nMay the best team win! \nMore on TAC’s website here.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/ceo-insights-superbowl-2020-breakfast-at-tokyo/
LOCATION:Tokyo American Club\, 2-1-2 Azabudai\, Minato-ku Tokyo\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200128T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200128T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20191224T021133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T021150Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee
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URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/executive-committee/
LOCATION:Tokyo Amercian Club- Cafe Med\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200109T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20191224T010311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T040138Z
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SUMMARY:January C28 - How Technology & Government Is Changing the Future Of Asia Finance & Accounting
DESCRIPTION:The cloud has really changed the way we communicate in business.  If a CEO wants\, they can always be plugged in to their business.  (But not always a good idea if you want to have a family life).  Finance is also seeing upheaval in business due to tech advances with major changes in areas such as Fin-tech\, AI\, and the cloud.  Management can not continue to see the finance resources of our businesses in the same light. \nIn the August lunch\, finance CEO\, CPA\, and Japan entrepreneur\, Mr. Ichiro Waki will visit CEO Insights to share his insights on where he sees the market going based on the regulatory\, technology\, and on the experience of running a group of finance businesses.  With his command of the market\, Ichiro will discuss \n\nWhen to automate\, and when to go with traditional finance practices\nCommon trouble in Japan company finance that can be avoided\nThe future of AI\, Fin-tech\, automation and other technology on our future businesses
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-jan-c28/
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:20200107T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20191224T004933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T035232Z
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SUMMARY:January G3 - Changing To Stay The Same: How Successful Brands Update Their Communication While Keeping Their Soul
DESCRIPTION:Come meet with and listen to Jean Henaff\, Semiotician and Marketing Consultant for Japanese and Western brands\, and former Marketing Research Director for L’Oréal Group in Asia. \nWhat is unique in a brand? How do we fight new competitors\, adapt to Japanese consumers and speak to digital natives without losing our “soul” and the unique values defining our brand\, that should be worldwide and timeless? Based on more than 20 years of experience in Japan and Asia in consumer goods\, Jean Henaff will show how all those issues can be understood\, clarified and solved by simple approaches exploring the generation of brand meaning and consumer culture. \nThe presentation will show how some Western and Japanese brands have successfully adapted their communication\, store architecture and merchandising to a radically different context while being able at the same time to strongly assert their unique values. \n\n\nAbout The Speaker\n\nJean Henaff is a consultant using extensively semiotic research tools to provide marketing advice to leading Western and Japanese companies in cosmetics\, luxury and food industries. He is a native French speaker and he is also fluent in English and Japanese. Japan-based clients make up 40% of his activities and he regularly works in cooperation with the Japanese consulting company Itochu Fashion System and Yumiko Yoshimizu. \nHe also previously worked in marketing research for L’Oréal Cosmetics in Asia and Europe. Jean is a graduate of the HEC School of Management (Paris) and of Hitotsubashi University (Tokyo) and holds a Master’s Degree in Semiotics.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-jan-g3/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
ORGANIZER;CN="Spencer Wolfe":MAILTO:team@ceoinsights.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20191122T055050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T055510Z
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SUMMARY:2019 December Special Event OTR
DESCRIPTION:As this year comes to a close\, let’s take the time for one last get together. \nLots of new changes have come around this year\, as the months have come and gone. \nThis year\, we’ve had 12 G3 Meetings\, 11 C28 Meetings\, 5 OTR Meetings\, and special events like out Summer BBQ\, a special insider’s only look at Marunouchi\, and a fun networking event at Miele. \nWe’d like to take the oppurtunity to give everyone a chance for one last hurrah of the year\, getting our G3 and C28 groups together for a joint CEO Insights Christmas/year-end special event. \nLocation: \nThe Tavern Lounge\, 51F\, Andaz Tokyo\nOverlooking the Imperial Palace on the 51st floor\, The Tavern Lounge offers a sophisticated and inviting space for guests to unwind. Specializing in Japanese comfort foods\, stop by the lounge for a light meal\, catch up with friends over seasonal afternoon tea\, or join us in the evening for a glass of wine accompanied by live jazz music.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2019-december-special-event-otr/
LOCATION:The Tavern Lounge\, 51F\, Andaz Tokyo
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191206T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20190108T014311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T054110Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Dec C28 Wrapping Up 2019\, Achieving More in 2020
DESCRIPTION:When we started our meetings in 2004\, we could have never imagined how invaluable the CEO Insights network would be for business intelligence\, market changes\, and the great friendships between c-levels in so many different industries and experiences. \n\nEvery year\, one of the best sessions we have in the year is our interaction on what we learned this year\, and what we are going to change in our businesses next year.  We call it our CI year end wrap up.\n\nJoin us for this once in a year chance to learn what a year it’s been and challenge yourself to take your business and personal strengths to the next level.\n\nLocation:\nRoppongi Hills Club
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2019-dec-c28/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191203T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20190108T014204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T054235Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Dec G3 Wrapping Up 2019\, Achieving More in 2020
DESCRIPTION:When we started our meetings in 2004\, we could have never imagined how invaluable the CEO Insights network would be for business intelligence\, market changes\, and the great friendships between c-levels in so many different industries and experiences.\n\nEvery year\, one of the best sessions we have in the year is our interaction on what we learned this year\, and what we are going to change in our businesses next year.  We call it our CI year end wrap up.\n\nJoin us for this once in a year chance to learn what a year it’s been and challenge yourself to take your business and personal strengths to the next level.\n\nLocation:\nRoppongi Hills Club
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2019-dec-g3/
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:20191128T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191128T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20191122T063623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T063623Z
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SUMMARY:CI Leadership Committee- 2020 Planning
DESCRIPTION:In December\, our leadership committee will be getting together to reflect on the past and plan for the future.\n\nFor 2020\, we’re working on pulling together\n\nthe plan\nspeakers\ntopics and events\n\nPlease RSVP below to confirm your attendance.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/ci-leadership-committee-2020-planning/
LOCATION:Tokyo Amercian Club- Cafe Med\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191112T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20190108T014114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T032608Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Nov (G3)- How The Hospitality Industry And The Hotel Business Is Changing In Japan
DESCRIPTION:The astute c-level knows that if you’re not growing with your product in the market place\, chances are\, you will be left behind in the future.  Businesses have to be constantly enhancing their offerings to meet the needs of the clients\, whether it is existing or anticipated.  The hospitality industry in Japan is not typical.  It has many players\, mostly offering commodity products\, whether it be small rooms of the business hotels\, convenient but disconnected from P&L or the higher end luxury hotels that don’t invest in the tech to make themselves most efficient.  With more than 30M inbound tourists in Japan in 2018\, it would seem to be a great chance for the hospitality industry is being missed. \nIn the November CEO Insights lunch (G3)\, we will welcome Mr. Seth Sulkin who has really set the tone in Real Estate development in energy\, shopping malls\, and now hospitality.  In our interactive discussion\, Seth will share insights into how he is building a new business that takes advantage of the changed market and where he sees the hotel industry heading. \nMore on Mr. Sulkin- \nSeth will share some of his insights on the Japan market\, where it has come from and where it is going.  His firm\, Pacifica Capital\, is now focused on the hospitality industry. Pacifica is building and operating internationally-branded hotels in Tokyo\, Osaka\, and Kyoto. \nMEMBERS PLEASE RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2019-nov-g3/
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:20191108T113000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20190108T013710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T021120Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Nov CI SPECIAL JOINT EVENT- Marunouchi: The Insider's Look
DESCRIPTION:With buildings going up all over Tokyo\, it’s hard to keep up with the rapid development much less the names of these new buildings. Marunouchi locates between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace is the first central business district (CBD) in Tokyo and it continues to be the most symbolic and prime CBD in Japan. Apple has opened its largest store in Japan in Marunouchi just last week. \nMitsubishi Estate is the dominant landlord in the area owning\, subleasing or managing the vast majority of the buildings. They are deep into a 125-year development of the area\, which has been highly successful to date. Join us for an insider’s view on their plans to stay on top of relatively newer business CBDs such as Akasaka-Roppongi-Toranomon (Mori Building) and rapidly gentrifying traditional CBDs like Nihonbashi-Kyobashi/Yaesu (Mitsui Fudosan) including renovation of their oldest building and turning it into a hub for leading business incubation facilities and their CSR effort to pursue environmental initiatives (e.g. purification of the Imperial Palace moat). Last but not least\, the tour will show you the latest office building technology and design up close. \nThis would be a great opportunity to walk through the past and future of Marunouchi\, Tokyo’s most symbolic CBD. \nWe’ll be starting early and capping everything off with a nice lunch. Please note the schedule. \nMeet @ 11:30\, Otemachi Park Building 3F\, Mitsubishi Estate Presentation room. \nPlease RSVP below so we can do the final set up for the event. \nSee you there!
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2019-nov-marunouchi/
LOCATION:Tokyo
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191031T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20190108T013859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T013859Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Oct OTR
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URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2019-oct-otr/
LOCATION:Tokyo
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191011T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20191010T070459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T070459Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Oct C28 - Bringing Innovative Thinking Into Your Team
DESCRIPTION:New ideas are essential for business growth. But how do you generate new and innovative ideas? How do you constructively handle new ideas and present them in a logical and persuasive way? How do you test and implement new ideas without taking too much risk?  Businesses that don’t adjust to keep up with the changing needs of their clients\, won’t exist long. \nIn the October Friday CI Luncheon we will welcome Mr. Conrad Heraud.  Conrad runs a management consulting company that has injected innovative thinking in it’s blood.  In this talk Conrad will introduce The 8 Techniques of Innovative Thinking® to further increase the productivity and profitability of your organization. \nPlease select “1” in the box below and RSVP with your name if you would like to attend.  We look forward to seeing you there! \nDate: 11 October 2019 (FRIDAY) \nTime: 12:30pm to 2:00pm \nVenue: Roppongi Hills Club \n51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi Minato-ku\, 106-6151 \nAbout Conrad Heraud\nConrad Heraud is president of Heraud Associates\, a management consulting company specializing in innovative thinking. He graduated with a Master of Science degree in psychology from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. In Japan he continued research on innovative thinking under a Japanese Ministry of Education Research Scholarship at Hiroshima and Okayama Universities. The 8 Techniques workshop has been conducted for leading Japanese\, European and American corporations that have included Shiseido\, Ericsson\, Bayer\, Virgin Atlantic\, Michelin\, Johnson & Johnson\, FedEx\, American Express and Waseda University Business School.\n+++++++++ \nPLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT REPLACES MARUNOUCHI EVENT THAT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO NOV. \n+++++++++
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2019-oct-c28-bringing-innovative-thinking-into-your-team/
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:20191008T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20191224T012828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T030006Z
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SUMMARY:2020 October C28
DESCRIPTION:TBD
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2020-october-c28/
LOCATION:Tokyo
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191008T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20191008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20190108T013545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T005519Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Oct G3　Red Pill or Blue\, How Deep Does The Rabbit Hole Go?
DESCRIPTION:Red Pill or Blue\, How Deep Does The Rabbit Hole Go? \nConspiracy theory or truth? \nWith mainstream media ratings reaching new lows\, alternative media\, truth seekers and “conspiracy theorists” have gained mind share for some. \n\nHow do we know what is true and what is “fake news”?\nWho controls the mainstream media?\nWho are we giving our personal information to?\nWas the 2016 election hacked by Russians?\nWhy is Donald Trump orange?\n“The Truth is Out There”\n\nIn October\, we’ll take you on a different type of journey\, away from P&L\, HR\, transfer pricing\, and other c-level issues.  We’ll have two guests who are heavily involved in internet based services and dabble a bit in the associated cyber security.  You will leave the lunch with insights and more accurate realization of what may or may not be happening around us\, and how that affects our business.  Join Brent & Andy in a journey down the rabbit hole as they explore theories from the past and present. \n  \nMore About Our Guests-  \nInformation security veterans Brent & Andy  founded Blueshift Data Protection in 2004.  Over the past few decades they have participated in the evolution of security technology and chronicled the various attacks on business and individuals. \nDate: 8 October 2019 (Tuesday) \nTime: 12:30pm to 2:00pm \nVenue: Roppongi Hills Club \n51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi Minato-ku\, 106-6151
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2019-oct-g3/
LOCATION:Tokyo
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20190926T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20190926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20190723T024607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T034024Z
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SUMMARY:Sayonara Summer – BBQ @ Azabu Gardens (SSBBQ)
DESCRIPTION:Life is not just about knowing people\, it’s about knowing good people. There’s no beating the quality of CEO Insights members and our guests around a table. As an executive\, it can be lonely at the top and CI fills that void. As we close out and say “sayonara” to summer 2019\, we want to give an extra opportunity for our CI groups to get to know each other. The evening of September 26th\, we will break away from our regular luncheons and OTRs and have arranged a special event. \n\n\n\nThis evening of strictly food and networking gives members a chance to catch up with fellow CEOs after a relaxing summer break. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor the evening\, real estate developer Pembroke welcomes us back for special outdoor barbecue reception at their luxurious Azabu Gardens property’s Rooftop \n\n\n\nTerrace. The catering is by Soul Food House in Azabu. Please sign up early as space is limited to the first 25 CEOs to sign up. \n\n\n\nCEO Insights – Sayonara Summer Barbecue (SS BBQ) \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, September 26th\, 7pm – 9pm. \nWhere: Azabu Gardens West (Behind Roppongi Hills) \nCost: 9\,700 yen / person \nRSVP: CI Support Team via fields below \n\n\n\n*Payments shall be made via credit card (PayPal). Due to booking with the catering\, no cancellations or refunds after 5pm on 19 Sept (Thursday). \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to Azabu Gardens for Hosting this event!
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/sayonara-summer-bbq-azabu-gardens-ssbbq/
LOCATION:Azabu Gardens
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20190913T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20190913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20190108T013056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T080909Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Sep (C28) Understanding Commercial Property\, Development\, And The Japan Customer
DESCRIPTION:Before many major Japanese developers were building and operating shopping malls\, a Japanese company run by international management with foresight was already setting up in the market.  Many retailers had come from France\, the UK\, and the US just to fail in the huge market despite all their efforts.  Costco Japan seems to be very successful now with it’s 24 warehouses around Japan\, but it wasn’t such an easy start.   \n\n\nIn the September CEO Insights meeting we well accomplished real estate developer and boss\, Mr. Seth Sulkin.  Seth will share some of his insights on the Japan real estate market\, where it has come from and where it is going.  His firm\, Pacifica Capital\, is now focused on the hospitality industry. Pacifica is building and operating internationally-branded hotels in Tokyo\, Osaka\, and Kyoto. \n\n\nCome join us for a insider’s take on real estate\, the consumer\, and the future of travel in Japan and around the world. \n\n\n\nPLEASE RSVP BELOW TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE \n** CI does not collect payments on this website for lunches.  Please note that you will settle your lunch order payment with venue directly.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2019-sep-c28/
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:20190910T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20190910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034724
CREATED:20190108T013010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T081414Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Sep (G3) Case Studies On Collaborating As Teams  And The Microsoft Vision
DESCRIPTION:The way in which organizations work has evolved. There are several trends that we’re seeing regarding teamwork\, even in Japan. \nDiverse and global \nTeams are becoming more diverse. In today’s work environment\, teams are often comprised of people in different buildings\, time zones\, or even different companies. For the first time\, there are five generations in the workplace—all with different background and expectations about collaboration tools. For example\, some are comfortable chatting on a phone\, others prefer e-mail\, or face to face. How is work evolving?\n \nTeam-based and collaborative \nThere is also a movement towards transparency and inclusivity in how decisions are made. Organization structures are becoming more flat which results in people being on more—often cross-organizational—teams. And those teams are dynamic. It’s rare that people don’t change on a multi-month project. And when they leave\, the first step is for all to go through their e-mail to find the information needed to get the new person up to speed. Being on more teams has also led to a dramatic increase in the amount of collaboration. The new way of work is team-based and collaborative. Workers report that 80% of their time at work is spent collaborating (i.e. in meetings\, calls). \nGlobal Teams are increasingly geo distributed. Employees are no longer in the same office\, let alone time zone. Per IDC\, 72.3% of employees will be working remotely by 2020\, making it more challenging to have face-to-face conversations. \nFor many employees\, this has made collaboration more challenging. It’s hard to maintain open dialogue when teammates are distributed. It’s complicated to manage the volume of information. It’s difficult to attend every meeting.All these challenges hinder teamwork and productivity. We’ll look at how some global enterprises have tackled the issue with technology\, specifically Microsoft Teams. \nJoin us for a insightful discussion at the September CI luncheon with Alice Graham.  Alice is Assistant General Counsel\, Corporate\, External\, and Legal Affairs (CELA) Microsoft Japan\, Co.\, Ltd.  Alice heads up the external relations department and has very interesting experience on both the legal and political sides of business. \nPLEASE RSVP BELOW TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE \n** CI does not collect payments on this website for lunches.  Please note that you will settle your lunch order payment with venue directly. \nMore On Alice Graham \nAlice Graham is seasoned inhouse legal department leader with over 20 years of experience\, working with industry leading companies and currently employed by Microsoft Japan Co.\, Ltd. where she leads an experienced team of legal\, government affairs\, philanthropy and digital crime professionals. She graduated from the University of Florida School of Law with honors and has spent most of her career in the technology industry.  After 12 plus years in Microsoft Corporation (Redmond) helping to deliver Windows to millions of users around the world\, she is passionate about leveraging that knowledge to drive digital transformation in Japan and make a difference in the lives of all Japanese.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/2019-sep-g3/
LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club – Restaurants\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-6151\, Japan
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