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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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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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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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