Management Strategy / Case Studies

2022年10月20日
2022年10月29日

Ms. Reiko Kojima (Director, Chief Well-being Officer (CWO), Marui Group Inc. General Manager, Wellness Promotion Department, Full-time Industrial Physician, Doctor of Medicine) Theme: Well-being Management with Health Management as a Cornerstone – From the Perspective of Both Directors and Physicians

The speaker of First Wednesday October 2022 session is Ms. Reiko Kojima (Director, Chief Well-being Officer (CWO), Marui Group Inc. General Manager, Wellness Promotion Department, Full-time Industrial Physician, Doctor of Medicine)

2022年9月8日
2022年10月16日

Mr. Masahiro Iwakura (Representative Director, President & CEO, Kracie Holdings) Theme: From Business Failure to Revitalization

The speaker of First Wednesday September 2022 session is Mr. Masahiro Iwakura (Representative Director, President & CEO, Kracie Holdings)

2022年8月16日
2022年10月16日

Mr. Yoshinori Komiya (Managing Executive Officer and General Manager, Advanced Information Management Division, IHI Corporation) Theme: DX Promotion in IHI

The speaker of First Wednesday August 2022 session is Mr. Yoshinori Komiya (Managing Executive Officer and General Manager, Advanced Information Management Division, IHI Corporation)

2022年7月6日
2022年10月16日

Mr. Masazumi Kikukawa (Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lion Corporation) Theme: Purpose Driven Management at Lion

The speaker of First Wednesday July 2022 session is Mr. Masazumi Kikukawa (Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lion Corporation)

2022年5月31日
2022年10月16日

Mr. Yutaka Kobayashi, President and Representative Director, Kureha Corporation Theme: Kureha Corporation, Management Reform Trajectory

The speaker of First Wednesday May 2022 session is Mr. Yutaka Kobayashi, President and Representative Director, Kureha Corporation

2022年4月30日
2022年5月24日

Mr. Shinya Tamura, Director, Executive Officer, TOTO Ltd. (In charge of Overseas Housing Equipment Business) Theme: TOTO’s Challenges in International Markets

The speaker of First Wednesday April 2022 session is Mr. Shinya Tamura (Director, Executive Officer, TOTO Ltd. (In charge of Housing Equipment Business in China and Asia, Housing Equipment Business in the US, and Europe)

2022年3月30日
2022年5月24日

Mr. Shigeru Yamamoto, General Manager, Hydrogen Strategy Division, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Theme: Japan’s growth strategy with opportunities opened up by hydrogen

The speaker of First Wednesday March 2022 session is Mr. Shigeru Yamamoto, General Manager, Hydrogen Strategy Division, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

2022年2月27日
2022年5月24日

Mr. Takayuki Inagawa, General Manager, Innovation Division, NTT DOCOMO, INC. (Former President and Representative Director, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc.) Theme:　Open Innovation, New Business Creation and Venture Investment: The Case of DOCOMO

The speaker of First Wednesday February 2022 session is Mr. Takayuki Inagawa, General Manager, Innovation Division, NTT DOCOMO, INC. (Former President and Representative Director, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc.)

2021年12月31日
2022年5月24日

Mr. Jun Furuta (Director, Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. ) Theme: The Case of Meiji Holdings

The speaker of First Wednesday December 2021 session is Mr. Jun Furuta (Director, Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) , Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.)

2021年6月4日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Shinjiro Sato, President and CEO, Terumo Corporation Theme; Terumo, a global company celebrating 100 years in business: its management philosophy and challenges

The speaker of First Wednesday June 2021 session is Mr. Shinjiro Sato, President and CEO, Terumo Corporation.

2021年5月15日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Koki Igarashi, Head of APAC and Japan, Dropbox K.K. Theme; Virtual First and talent acquisition and development!

The speaker of First Wednesday May 2021 session is Mr. Koki Igarashi, Head of APAC and Japan, Dropbox K.K.

2021年4月14日
2022年2月17日

Mr. Hiroshi Omata, CDMO, CIO, SOMPO Holdings, Inc. Theme; The Challenge of SOMPO Holdings

The speaker of First Wednesday April 2021 session is Mr. Hiroshi Omata, CDMO, CIO, SOMPO Holdings, Inc.

2020年12月2日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Toshihiro Toyoshima, President, Mercuria Investment co. Ltd Theme; Cross-border Challenges from Investment Perspective

The speaker of First Wednesday December 2020 session is Mr. Toshihiro Toyoshima, President, Mercuria Investment co. Ltd.

2020年9月2日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Shiro Kambe, Executive Vice President, Sony Theme; Sony’s Management and ESG Initiatives

The speaker of First Wednesday September 2020 session is Mr. Shiro Kambe, the Executive Vice President, Sony Corporation.

2020年1月22日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Yoshiko Kawamura, Senior Vice President and Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd. Theme；Medium-term management plan of Hitachi – Realizing Smart Society –

The speaker of First Wednesday January 2020 session is Mr. Yoshiko Kawamura, Senior Vice President and Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd.

2019年11月13日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Atsuhi Omatsu, The Director, The managing executive officer and the manager of Urban development sector of NIKKEN Theme; Overseas expansion of Tokyo-style urban development

The speaker of First Wednesday November 2019 session is Mr. Atsuhi Omatsu, The Director, The managing executive officer and the manager of Urban development sector of NIKKEN.

2019年10月9日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Yoshimitsu Kobayashi, The chairman of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, The former representative manager of Japan Association of Corporate Executives. Theme; Management of sustainability

The speaker of First Wednesday the next October 2019 session is Mr. Yoshimitsu Kobayashi, The chairman of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, The former representative manager of Japan Association of Corporate Executives.

2019年9月27日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Masaya Tochio, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Theme; Management Strategy of Ajinomoto Group.

The speaker of First Wednesday September 2019 session is Mr. Masaya Tochio, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

2019年5月8日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Hiroshi Omata, The CDO of IBM Japan, Ltd. Theme; IBM Digital Transformation Disrupt or Be Disrupted

The speaker of First Wednesday May 2019 session is Mr. Hiroshi Omata, The CDO of IBM Japan, Ltd.

2019年2月13日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Kyohei Noguchi, The Executive officer of LIXIL Corporation Professor of The Graduate School of Project Design Theme; Global management system

The speaker of First Wednesday February 2019 session is Mr. Kyohei Noguchi, The Executive officer of LIXIL Corporation Professor of The Graduate School of Project Design.

2019年1月9日
2022年1月20日

Mr. Kazuo Hiramoto, The Advisor of BS-TBS, INC. Theme; Management for media companies

The speaker of First Wednesday January 2019 session is Mr. Kazuo Hiramoto, The Advisor of BS-TBS, INC.

2018年10月30日
2022年1月24日

Mr. Masaaki Takano, The Director and Executive officer of Gurunavi, Inc. Theme: This is Japan

The speaker of First Wednesday October 2018 session is Mr. Masaaki Takano, The Director and Executive officer of Gurunavi, Inc.

2018年8月22日
2022年1月24日

Mr. Atsuo Shimodaira, The representative Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of McDonald’s Japan. Theme: The ways McDonald’s Japan achieved its amazing recovery

The speaker of First Wednesday August 2018 session is Mr. Atsuo Shimodaira, The representative Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of McDonald's Japan.

2018年4月17日
2022年1月24日

Mr. Kosuke Kuji, The 5th generation Kuramoto, president of Nanbu Bijin Brewery. Theme; Challenge for overseas expansion

The speaker of First Wednesday April 2018 session is Mr. Kosuke Kuji, The 5th generation Kuramoto, president of Nanbu Bijin Brewery.

2018年2月20日
2022年1月24日

Ms. Kazuhiko Tsuruta, Executive officer of Central Sports CO., Ltd. Theme; Corporate strategy and Marketing Strategy of Central Sports

The speaker of First Wednesday February 2018 session is Ms. Kazuhiko Tsuruta, Executive officer of Central Sports CO., Ltd.

2017年10月30日
2022年1月24日

Mr. Einosuke Sumitani, The CEO of KCJ Group inc. Theme; Education and Entertainment of KidZania

The speaker of First Wednesday October 2017 session is Mr. Einosuke Sumitani, The CEO of KCJ Group inc.

2017年10月30日
2022年1月24日

Mr. Hiroshi Omata, The former Executive Director of Dentsu Digital inc. Theme; Marketing in the Digital age

The speaker of First Wednesday October 2017 session is Mr. Hiroshi Omata, The former Executive Director of Dentsu Digital inc.

2017年7月30日
2022年1月24日

Mr. Yoshihiro Senzai, President and CEO of Hitachi Maxell Corporation. Theme; Management of Hitachi Maxell

The speaker of First Wednesday July 2017 session is Mr. Yoshihiro Senzai, President and CEO of Hitachi Maxell Corporation.

2016年6月30日
2022年1月26日

Mr. Hiroshi Igarashi, The Member of the Board & Corporate Senior Vice President of AJINOMOTO Inc. Theme; The Innovation for Achieving Non-continuous Growth

The speaker of First Wednesday June 2016 session is Mr. Koji Igarashi, The Member of the Board & Corporate Senior Vice President of AJINOMOTO Inc.

2015年11月30日
2022年1月26日

Mr. Koichiro Tsujino, The former President of Google Inc. Theme;The Cloud Computing and Management

The speaker of First Wednesday November 2015 session is Mr. Koichiro Tsujino, The former President of Google Inc.

2014年12月30日
2022年1月26日

Mr. Shuzo Sumi, Chairman of the Board of Tokio Marine & Nichido. Theme; Global development of Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

The speaker of First Wednesday December 2014 session is Mr. Shuzo Sumi, Chairman of the Board of Tokio Marine & Nichido.

2014年6月30日
2022年1月26日

Mr. Ray Bremner, President and CEO of Unilever Japan Theme; Unilever: Sustainability and Management

The speaker of First Wednesday June 2014 session is Mr. Ray Bremner, President and CEO of Unilever Japan

2014年2月20日
2022年1月26日

Mr. Katsuro Wakai, Advisor (Former President and CEO) of Hitachi Information & Telecommunication Engineering, Ltd. Theme; 40 years of Overseas Business ～Mainframe business in Hitachi～

The speaker of First Wednesday February 2014 session is Mr. Katsuro Wakai, Advisor (Former President and CEO) of Hitachi Information & Telecommunication Engineering, Ltd.

2013年11月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Hideya Sadayasu, President and CEO of Imperial Hotel, Ltd. Theme; The hospitality and management of Imperial Hotel

The speaker of First Wednesday November 2013 session is Mr. Hideya Sadayasu, President and CEO of Imperial Hotel, Ltd.

2013年10月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Kai-Uwe Seidenfuss, Member of the Board Senior Vice President of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. Theme; The key to success of partnership with Japanese company and foreign company

The speaker of First Wednesday October 2013 session is Mr. Kai-Uwe Seidenfuss, Member of the Board Senior Vice President of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation.

2013年9月11日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Yoshiaki Fujimori, President and CEO of LIXIL Corporation. Theme; Business management and Global expansion of LIXIL Corporation ～The experience of GE(GE Asia CEO, GE Senior Vice President)～

The speaker of First Wednesday September 2013 session is Mr. Yoshiaki Fujimori, President and CEO of LIXIL Corporation.

2013年8月30日
2022年2月15日

Mr. Kei Furuta, President and CEO of Equinix Japan. Theme; Management and Expansion to Japanese market of Telecommunications enterprises of the United States

The speaker of First Wednesday August 2013 session is Mr. Kei Furuta, President and CEO of Equinix Japan.

2013年5月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Yoshihiro Bando,Company executive of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Theme; Expansion of Asian business of Otsuka Pharmaceutical ～Case study of Indonesia and new business～

The speaker of First Wednesday May 2013 session is Mr. Yoshihiro Bando, Company executive of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

2012年10月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Kazuo Wada, Ex Yaohan International Chairman. Theme; To study Foundation and bankruptcy of Yaohan ~ truth of Older-generation overseas Chinese Business~

The speaker of First Wednesday October 2012 session is Mr. Kazuo Wada, Ex Yaohan International Chairman.

2012年9月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Makoto Yasuda, Li & Fung Limited Adviser& Director of Azbil Corporation. Theme; Case study of Li & Fung and International Business

The speaker of First Wednesday September 2012 session is Mr. Makoto Yasuda, Li & Fung Limited Adviser& Director of Azbil Corporation.

2012年7月12日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Tsuyoshi Tsukada, Representative of Designer Guild Japan. Theme; Brand licensing business

The speaker of First Wednesday June 2021 session is Mr. Tsuyoshi Tsukada, Representative of Designer Guild Japan.

2012年5月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Shinichi Fujiwara, Corporate executive officer of Nippon Steel Corporation. Theme; Correspondence of Japanese industry

The speaker of First Wednesday May 2012 session is Mr. Shinichi Fujiwara, Corporate executive officer of Nippon Steel Corporation.

2012年4月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Masahiko Kawamura, division manager of Toray industries,Inc. Theme; Global management and educating of new leaders of Toray Industries

The speaker of First Wednesday April 2012 session is Mr. Masahiko Kawamura, division manager of Toray industries, Inc.

2012年2月20日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Tomoyoshi Morita, Senior Managing Director of Shikishima Baking Co.,Ltd. Theme; Case study of Shikishima Baking: Global management and Global Human Resource Development.

The speaker of First Wednesday February 2012 session is Mr. Tomoyoshi Morita, Senior Managing Director of Shikishima Baking Co.,Ltd.

2011年11月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Noboru Sato, Managing Director of SAMSUNG SDI. Theme; Case study of SAMSUNG SDI: Global management and Global Human Resource Development.

The speaker of First Wednesday November 2011 session is Mr. Noboru Sato, Managing Director of SAMSUNG SDI.

2011年8月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Waichi Sekiguchi Senior Editor of Nikkei inc. Theme; Escaping from GALAPAGOS.

The speaker of First Wednesday August 2011 session is Mr. Waichi Sekiguchi Senior Editor of Nikkei inc.

2011年7月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Minoru Okamoto, Chairman of TE Japan GK, Senior Advisor to the CEO TE Connectivity. Theme; Case study of TE Japan GK: Global management and Global Human Resource Development

The speaker of First Wednesday July 2011 session is Mr. Minoru Okamoto, Chairman of TE Japan GK, Senior Advisor to the CEO TE Connectivity.

2011年6月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Ken Millhouse, Representative Director/Vice President of LEGO Japan Ltd. Theme; Case study of LEGO: Global management and Global Human Resource Development

The speaker of First Wednesday June 2011 session is Mr. Ken Millhouse, Representative Director/Vice President of LEGO Japan Ltd.

2011年4月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Shoji Kinoshita, Representative Director and President of Unilever Japan K.K.(retired). Theme; Case study of Unilever: Global management and Global Human Resource Development

The speaker of First Wednesday April 2011 session is Mr. Shoji Kinoshita, Representative Director and President of Unilever Japan K.K.(retired).

2011年3月30日
2022年1月27日

Mr. Susumu Yanagisawa, Chairman of America-Japan Society. Theme; What can we learn from TOYOTA recall issues? Global Human Resource Development

The speaker of First Wednesday March 2011 session is Mr. Susumu Yanagisawa, Chairman of America-Japan Society.