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SUMMARY:12 Decisions That Will Define Your Next 12 Months
DESCRIPTION:CEOs do not always get the chance to get away and re-think their businesses\, organizations\, or even projects.  CEO Insights members are different because they have a group of peer that are best in class. \nJoin Tokyo’s best curated group of CEOs for an exclusive lunch session designed to help leaders step back\, reflect\, and intentionally plan for the year ahead. This interactive discussion will focus on setting clear targets\, defining meaningful goals\, and aligning objectives that drive both business performance and personal leadership effectiveness. Away from day-to-day pressures\, this session will create space for strategic thinking and peer-level insight. \nThrough guided conversation\, practical frameworks\, and shared experiences\, CEOs will leave with renewed clarity\, sharper priorities\, and a simple planning approach they can immediately apply. Whether refining growth targets\, realigning teams\, or resetting personal leadership rhythms\, this lunch session offers a valuable opportunity to start the new year with focus\, confidence\, and purpose. \nPlanning the Year Ahead: A CEO Lunch Session on Focus\, Clarity\, and Execution
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/january-ci-network-lunch-3/
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:20251119T003000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
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SUMMARY:The New Takaichi Administration- Where Is Japan Heading?
DESCRIPTION:Japan is certainly on the list of top destinations for international tourism recently. But the moderate climate both economically and seasonally has more appeal to people around the globe. With the fall of Hong Kong as a global market center\, Singapore had been the last one standing. Japan\, has the potential\, with the governor of Tokyo promoting it\, to be a economic and geopolitical center for commerce\, culture\, and regional leadership. \nIn the November CEO Insights luncheon\, we will be discussing the changes in the political environment\, the economic changes\, and most importantly the potential cultural changes that may affect our businesses. How will the new Prime Minister affect life in Japan and how will it trickle out around the region. Things like- \n・How will Japan fuel its economic growth while preserving it’s culture with foreign born labor?\n・Will the Muslim Kurds take over Kawaguchi and create a Caliphate beachhead in North Asia?\n・Does Japan have gaijin fatigue that will trigger a stricter environment? \nThis month\, you will get a birds eye view as to where business is going in the land of the rising sun. \nAbout the Speaker:\nMaya Matsuoka is the Founder and Managing Director of Japan Expert Insights\, a firm that helps global organizations and leaders navigate Japan’s cultural and business landscape with clarity and confidence. With over 25 years of experience in Japanese and multinational organizations\, Maya brings a combination of strategic insight and cultural fluency to her work. She advises executives and corporate teams on building trust\, leading effectively\, and communicating across cultures in ways that resonate within Japanese organizations. \nThrough the Japan Expert Insights podcast which features thought leaders from business\, politics and academia\, Maya creates spaces for dialogue between the Japanese and global business communities. \nBoth a skeptic and an optimist\, she brings curiosity\, candor\, and insight to conversations\, challenging assumptions and encouraging others to turn complexity into opportunity for success. \nA life-long learner\, Maya holds two Master’s degrees – in Management of Tourism and Business Administration – and is preparing to pursue doctoral research at the intersection of geopolitics and cross-cultural studies.\nYou can find her LinkedIn page here.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/november-ci-network-lunch-2/
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:20250821T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
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SUMMARY:Navigating Growth and Innovation in a Dynamic Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and candid lunch designed exclusively for CEOs and C-suite leaders. As always\, the meeting will be conducted under Chatham House Rules to ensure open sharing of insights and strategies. The session is hosted in English and will provide a confidential space to explore pressing business challenges\, strategic priorities\, and leadership approaches in today’s fast-evolving environment. \nAgenda & Discussion Topics \n\nBalancing Innovation with Operational Excellence\n\nIn an era of rapid technological change\, how can CEOs invest in innovation—like AI\, automation\, or new digital services—without compromising the efficiency and reliability of core operations?\nWe’ll discuss frameworks for safely piloting new ideas and scaling those that deliver value.\n\n\nTalent Strategy in a Competitive Landscape\n\nWith intensifying competition for top-tier talent—especially in digital\, sales\, and finance roles—how can organizations attract\, retain\, and develop leadership capacity internally?\nIdeas will include agile upskilling\, flexible workplace policies\, and integrating diverse perspectives into decision-making.\n\n\nShaping a Resilient and Responsible Growth Path\n\nAs external pressures mount (geopolitical risks\, regulatory shifts\, supply chain volatility)\, how do CEOs balance agility with long-term stability?\nWe’ll explore risk assessment best practices\, data-driven decision-making\, and crisis preparedness as core elements of sustainable organizational strategy.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/august-ci-network-lunch-2/
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:20250410T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
CREATED:20241212T035620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T002754Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing And Building A Brand In Japan- From Production To Retailing
DESCRIPTION:Many brands have come to Japan and failed because they did not “localize” for the Japanese Market.  Two companies that come to the forefront are probably Tesco and Carrefour in the retail sectors. However\, there are many other examples of companies that have come\, failed\, and folded their Japan operations.  Clearly\, companies must understand their target market.  Food\, manufacturing\, retailing\, telemarketing\, healthcare\, tech and many opportunities exist in Japan but require market knowledge and business prowess in order to be successful. \nErnest Higa is a serial entrepreneur who has built and run businesses from lumber\, medical devices\, pizza and burgers and has adapted each business successfully for the Japanese Market.  Although he is an American of Japanese heritage\, his understanding of the Japanese Market has allowed him to “localize” US products and concepts for the Japanese Market in various diverse industries. \nIn the April meeting\, CEO Insights members will welcome Mr. Ernest Higa\, CEO of Higa Industries.  Mr. Higa will share his insights on building his businesses in Japan.  After initial sharing\, the meeting will be an open discussion talking about the great decisions an executive can make and where to avoid the pot holes in HR\, marketing\, and cash flow of a successful business.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/april-ci-network-lunch-2/
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:20241212T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
CREATED:20231208T080646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T062811Z
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SUMMARY:2024 - Year End Wrap Up - Better Boss \, Better Business
DESCRIPTION:As yet another year closes\, many executive offices are reviewing what worked and what didn’t\, what sold and what didn’t\, what blew up and what overflowed. In addition to national responsibility\, many of our member CEOs have other countries in Asia as well as Australia/New Zealand reporting to them. Growth is about reflecting on management mistakes as well as building management successes. \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.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/december-ci-network-lunch/
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:20241114T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
CREATED:20231208T080441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T235806Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Grab Bag- The Latest Law Updates That Likely Affect Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, CEO Insights member bosses are treated to legal insights from some of Japan’s top lawyers.  We like to hope that decisions by the ruling party\, bureaucrats and other government related entities will not hamper or hurt our businesses so that we can focus on servicing our customers.  The fact of the matter is regulatory changes can have a major impact on our businesses as well as our bottom line.  It is an open interactive discussion as always but will cover some of the upcoming changes in the new year. \n\nUnfair Trade Practice pushes – new government rules for price negotiations with suppliers\nChanges in M&A tax incentives and other requirements in the Tokyo Stock Exchange\nNew Developments in family law\n\nWe anticipate our first area to be incredible interest due to the entry of government influence in pricing.  Apparently designed to create inflation to motivate smaller businesses to raise salaries for their employees.  They say what you don’t know can’t hurt you\, but when it comes to government the CEO must be aware of changes on the horizon.  We look forward to seeing you at the November lunch.  Please note we are expecting a number of guests \nMore about Sam Inohara Esq. \nSam specializes in advising and supporting Japanese and non-Japanese parties engaging in commercial transactions\, especially mergers and acquisitions (M&A). His practice focuses on cross-border corporate acquisitions\, investments\, and joint ventures\, working comfortably on a range of transactions\, from small to large. He also serves as external general counsel for corporate clients\, with a focus on startups and SMEs. \nSam is an expert in the technology sector\, handling matters related to electronics and machinery\, digital transformation\, and energy transition. He serves clients in both Japanese and English\, having lived and worked in Japan for nearly 25 years. \nMore about Takuo Misaki Esq. \nTakuo  is a Japanese licensed attorney who handles a wide variety of litigation and disputes\, and has extensive experience representing foreign clients who are involved in disputes in Japan. He also regularly represents both employers and employers in labor disputes and his experience in the area of labor law also extends to the drafting and revising of rules of employment\, conducting investigations in incidents of employment misconduct and representing employers during collective bargaining. He has recently been increasingly involved in regulatory matters.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/november-ci-network-lunch/
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:20240208T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
CREATED:20231130T043900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T021611Z
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SUMMARY:Health\, Longevity\, and Body Composition — A Framework for Finding Your Bottlenecks and Fixing Them
DESCRIPTION:CEO Insights in invaluable as a resource for executives on hiring\, firing\, motivating\, warehousing\, AI\, cyber security and nearly anything else the CEO\, country manager\, or c-suite boss needs to be on top of to be successful.  One area that we have not covered is something that keeps you in your job and on this earth.  It’s your health and many times the last thing we think about.  In the Feb CI meeting we will have a guest entrepreneur who has built his life and business around the health and fitness of the executive in Japan and around the world\, Mr. Andy Morgan.  There are four pillars of health: \nSleep\, Stress management\, Exercise\, Nutrition \nHow well we control each of these dramatically impacts our health\, physical capabilities\, and longevity. But it’s hard to know what to focus on when the fitness industry profits from complicating things and the internet is swimming with misinformation. To live long and healthy CEOs need a framework for prioritizing things.  And you need to know what to measure to tell when something needs to be changed.Otherwise\, it’s impossible to stay motivated\, and you’ll continue to feel this “cloud of overwhelm\,” knowing that you need to do something but not knowing what. \nThis lunch meeting aims to help you come away with 1–3 action items in each area that will truly move the needle for you on your health\, longevity\, and body composition\, no matter your starting point.  Join us for this special meeting with a great area expert. \nMore on Andy Morgan\nAndy is a bestselling author and online body transformation coach. His mission is to change the fitness industry for the better.  In the past 12 years\, Andy and his coaches have helped over 2\,000 entrepreneurs and executives transform their bodies in ways they didn’t think possible.  For the majority of his 20s\, Andy fell for the scams of the fitness industry. He started blogging in English and Japanese to help people avoid the same path of frustration. \nHis English site\, RippedBody.com\, has 50\,000 monthly readers. He’s written four books; two are international bestsellers\, popular among coaches and serious gym goers.  His Japanese site\, AthleteBody.jp\, is widely considered Japan’s most trusted fitness resource. They translated Starting Strength and translated and published The Muscle and Strength Pyramid Nutrition and Training books\, which all became #1 bestsellers.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/health-longevity-and-body-composition-a-framework-for-finding-your-bottlenecks-and-fixing-them/
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:20231208T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
CREATED:20231026T035618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T010336Z
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SUMMARY:Year End Wrap Up- Better Boss\, Better Business
DESCRIPTION:As yet another year closes\, many executive offices are reviewing what worked and what didn’t\, what sold and what didn’t\, what blew up and what overflowed. In addition to national responsibility\, many of our member CEOs have other countries in Asia as well as Australia/New Zealand reporting to them. Growth is about reflecting on management mistakes as well as building management successes.  We are taking our businesses and our leadership to the next Level \nThe December CEO Insights meeting 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.
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/year-end-wrap-up-better-boss-better-business/
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:20230914T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
CREATED:20230828T051817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T053520Z
UID:10000567-1694694600-1694700000@ceoinsights.org
SUMMARY:Unlock the Power of ABM: B2B Marketing's Game Changer
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how to elevate your B2B marketing strategy and truly connect with high-value accounts? Dive into the world of Account-Based Marketing (ABM)\, the transformative approach that’s reshaping B2B success! \nABM is a strategic approach to business marketing that targets high-value accounts rather than individual leads. It’s gaining traction in the B2B landscape due to its capability to identify and precisely target high-value customers with better results aided by rapid development in technology. \nRobert Heldt\, CEO and co-founder of Custom Media an award-winning B2B Marketing agency\, will demystify the essence of ABM. At this luncheon you will discover: \n\nThe stark contrasts between ABM and traditional lead-generation tactics.\nABM’s powerful three-tiered strategy that’s a game-changer for businesses.\nThe undeniable benefits that translate to stronger relationships and amplified ROI.\n\nThis is your chance to get insights on how to transform your business and better service your clients \n  \n**Space LIMITED to 12 CEO Insights members
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/unlock-the-power-of-abm-b2b-marketings-game-changer/
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:20230404T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
CREATED:20230217T021945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T015124Z
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SUMMARY:The Japanese LVMH That Never Was
DESCRIPTION:Great brands. Stunning hotels. Fantastic restaurants. Amazing craftsmen. Original beverages. The refined clientele that can appreciate sophistication. And the best global image there is. When it comes to luxury\, Japan has it all. A very original example of a country having both a global popular and sophisticate culture\, it could have created champions of luxury the way France did with LVMH\, Kering or Richemont. Shiseido cosmetics\, Mikimoto pearls\, a Gora Kadan ryokan\, an Issei Miyake could have bonded together with enough firepower to be global titans.\n\nSadly\, the Japanese luxury industry seems to be decaying under our very eyes\, while LVMH has never had it better in Japan. Not only are foreigners capturing the natural audience of Japanese brands ; they now plan to beat them at their own products : Former LVMH people make sake\, and Hyatt opens ryokans. What is missing in Japan to create the same wealth recipe?\n\nWhat makes LVMH both a stunning success in Japan and a mirror of Japan’s fallacies? Why has there never been a Japanese LVMH?\n\n \nOur Guest Speaker-\nRegis Arnaud has lived and worked in Japan for 27 years. He is the correspondent in Japan for French newspaper Le Figaro\, Challenges\, and editor of the Japanese-French magazine France Japon Eco. He also write regularly for Toyo Keizai\, He is the co-author of Carlos Ghosn\, The Fugitive (Toyo Keizai  edition).
URL:https://ceoinsights.org/event/the-japanese-lvmh-that-never-was/
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:20260424T060910
CREATED:20230301T060617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T060642Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230214T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
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:20221117T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
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:20221108T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
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:20220913T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060910
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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