Summary by theme

• 2008年10月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Arno Tomowski ThyssenKrup Group Representative Theme：Japanese Market: Attraction for German Global Companies

The speaker of First Wednesday October 2008 session is Mr. Arno Tomowski ThyssenKrup Group Representative

• 2008年9月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Dr. Zhu Jianrong Professor of Toyo Gakuen University Theme：Chaina after the Beijing Olympics

The speaker of First Wednesday September 2008 session is Dr. Zhu Jianrong Professor of Toyo Gakuen University

• 2008年8月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Koji Saishu Council Member of Japan Arab Association Theme：Middle East and Japan -High Oil Price and Oil Money-

The speaker of First Wednesday August 2008 session is Mr. Koji Saishu Council Member of Japan Arab Association 

• 2008年5月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Yoshiro Kitahara President of Lacras Corporation Theme：Human resource management – How personnel divisions can concentrate on what they should do by using Information Technology

The speaker of First Wednesday May 2008 session is Mr. Yoshiro Kitahara President of Lacras Corporation

• 2008年4月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Dr. Franz Waldenberger, Professor for Japanese economy at the Japan Center and the Faculty of Business of Munich University Theme：Successful lobbying in the EU – Lessons for Japanese companies: how should Japanese companies become well connected with EU institutions?

The speaker of First Wednesday April 2008 session is Dr. Franz Waldenberger, Professor for Japanese economy at the Japan Center and the Faculty of Business of Munich University

• 2008年2月20日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Reo Watanabe President & CEO of Dentsu| Avenue A | Razorfish　 Theme：A case study- the management of Dentsu and its group companies

The speaker of First Wednesday February 2008 session is Mr. Reo Watanabe President & CEO of Dentsu| Avenue A | Razorfish

• 2007年12月31日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Riaz Esmailzadeh Associate Professor of Carnegie Mellon University Theme：Monegement of technology (MOT) (Case study)

The speaker of First Wednesday December 2007 session is Mr. Riaz Esmailzadeh Associate Professor of Carnegie Mellon University

• 2007年11月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Nelson Graves Editor of REUTERS Japan Limited Theme：The reasons why Reuters, BBC, Financial Times and Economist maintain and enjoy top media positions

The speaker of First Wednesday November 2007 session is Mr. Nelson Graves Editor of REUTERS Japan Limited

• 2007年10月30日
• 2022年2月15日

Dr. Atsushi Yoshikawa, Visiting Professor of Tokyo Institute of Technology Graduate Schools and Head Researcher of The Japan Institute for Educational Measurement, Inc. Mr. Kensuke Watanabe, CEO of Delta Studio Theme：The Solution for the Company Education Problems

The speaker of First Wednesday October 2007 session is Dr. Atsushi Yoshikawa, Visiting Professor of Tokyo Institute of Technology Graduate Schools and Head Researcher of The Japan Institute for Educational Measurement, Inc. Mr. Kensuke Watanabe, CEO of Delta Studio

• 2007年8月31日
• 2022年2月14日

Dr. Naoyuki Yoshino Professor of Economics, Keio University and Director of Finacial Research Training Center Theme: Exchange Rate of Asia, Bond Market of Asia, Money Market of Asia

The Speaker of First Wednesday August 2007 session is Dr. Naoyuki Yoshino Professor of Economics, Keio University and Director of Finacial Research Training Center

• 2007年7月31日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Roger Brookin Executive Strategic Advisor of Kishi & Associates k.k. Theme：Business Management to Museum Management

The speaker of First Wednesday July 2007 session is Mr. Roger Brookin Executive Strategic Advisor of Kishi & Associates k.k. 

• 2007年6月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Yoshikazu Nakashima Deputy Director of The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) Theme：Business Management to Museum Management

The speaker of First Wednesday June 2007 session is Mr. Yoshikazu Nakashima Deputy Director of The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) 

• 2007年5月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Ms. Sakie T. Fukushima Regional Managing Director-Japan of Korn/Ferry International Theme：Requirements for Global Leaders

The speaker of First Wednesday May 2007 session is Ms. Sakie T. Fukushima Regional Managing Director-Japan of Korn/Ferry International 

• 2007年4月30日
• 2022年2月10日

First Wednesday Special- Dr. Peter Lorange President of IMD, Lausanne Switzerland Theme：New Global Leadership Challenges Address by Mr. Yutaka Narita, Principal Advisor of Dentsu Group

The speaker of First Wednesday April 2007 session is Dr. Peter Lorange President of IMD, Lausanne Switzerland Address by Mr. Yutaka Narita, Principal Advisor of Dentsu Group

• 2007年3月31日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Yasumichi Oka Creative Director/CEO of TUGBOAT Theme：Good Communication and Bad Communication

The speaker of First Wednesday March 2007 session is Mr. Yasumichi Oka Creative Director/CEO of TUGBOAT 

• 2007年2月20日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Yoshio Nakatani Senior Managing Director of Japan Automobile Recycling Promotion Center (Former Chairman and CEO of Toyota Canada) Theme：How the Automobile Recycling has Changed the Society

The speaker of First Wednesday February 2007 session is Mr. Yoshio Nakatani Senior Managing Director of Japan Automobile Recycling Promotion Center (Former Chairman and CEO of Toyota Canada)  

• 2006年12月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Kai-Uwe Seidenfuss　 Representative Director and Vice President of DaimlerChrysler Japan Co., Ltd. Theme：Automotive Marketing Global View

The speaker of First Wednesday December 2006 session is Mr. Kai-Uwe Seidenfuss　 Representative Director and Vice President of DaimlerChrysler Japan Co., Ltd. 

• 2006年11月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Megumi Niimura　Representative Director & Chairman of Beacon Communications K.K. and Executive Advisor of Dentsu Inc. Theme：Japan/Japanese as a business partner

The speaker of First Wednesday November 2006 session is Mr. Megumi Niimura　Representative Director & Chairman of Beacon Communications K.K. and Executive Advisor of Dentsu Inc. 

• 2006年10月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Masahiko Uotani　Representative Director & Chairman of Coca-Cola (Japan) Company,Limited. Theme：Case studies of global brand originated from Japan

The speaker of First Wednesday October 2006 session is Mr. Masahiko Uotani　Representative Director & Chairman of Coca-Cola (Japan) Company,Limited. 

• 2006年8月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Kyohei Noguchi　General manager, Global Marketing Department of Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd. Theme：The effective synergy created by local and global marketing

The speaker of First Wednesday August 2006 session is Mr. Kyohei Noguchi　General manager, Global Marketing Department of Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd.

• 2006年7月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Kazutaka Okubo Managing Director of Shinnihon Integrity Assurance Inc. Theme：Corporate Social Responsibility

The speaker of First Wednesday July 2006 session is Mr. Kazutaka Okubo Managing Director of Shinnihon Integrity Assurance Inc. 

• 2006年6月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Fumio Koma　Partner,Asahi & Koma Law Offices Theme：The new leniency program and its implication

The speaker of First Wednesday June 2006 session is Mr. Fumio Koma　Partner,Asahi & Koma Law Offices 

• 2006年4月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Mitsuhiro Kurokawa President of Toraya Theme：Tradition realized by continuous innovation

The speaker of First Wednesday April 2006 session is Mr. Mitsuhiro Kurokawa President of Toraya 

• 2006年2月20日
• 2022年2月14日

Dr. Zhu Jianrong Professor of Toyo Gakuen University Theme：Influence of domestic issues in China on Japanese corporations and on Japan-China relationship

The speaker of First Wednesday February 2006 session is Dr. Zhu Jianrong Professor of Toyo Gakuen University

• 2006年1月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Teruo Masaki Former Executive Deputy President and Group General Council of Sony Corporation Theme：What does it take for the Japanese to become truely global?

The speaker of First Wednesday January 2006 session is Mr. Teruo Masaki Former Executive Deputy President and Group General Council of Sony Corporation 

• 2005年12月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Shinji Okuyama　Vice President of P&G Northeast Asia Pte.Ltd. Theme：Human resource management and strategies of P&G: from local talents to global talents

The speaker of First Wednesday December 2005 session is Mr. Shinji Okuyama　Vice President of P&G Northeast Asia Pte.Ltd.

• 2005年11月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Nobuo Momose　Senior Managing Director of Lotte Co.,LTD. Theme：The Lotte Corporation: its business development and the new business

The speaker of First Wednesday November 2005 session is Mr. Nobuo Momose　Senior Managing Director of Lotte Co.,LTD. 

• 2005年8月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Dr. Yoshihiro Tajima　President of Gakushuin(Kindergarten to University) and Honorary Chairman, The Distribution Economics Institute of Japan Theme：Management & Marketing.

The speaker of First Wednesday August 2005 session is Dr. Yoshihiro Tajima　President of Gakushuin(Kindergarten to University) and Honorary Chairman, The Distribution Economics Institute of Japan  

• 2005年7月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Yukoh Kawamura　Chairman & CEO of Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. Theme：Business Publications in Japan-Perspectives from the top business publication in Japan.

The speaker of First Wednesday July 2005 session is Mr. Yukoh Kawamura　Chairman & CEO of Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.

• 2005年6月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Fumio Koma Partner, Asahi & Koma Law Offices Theme：Opportunities and issues related to “M&A” from the perspective of lawyers.

The speaker of First Wednesday June 2005 session is Mr. Fumio Koma Partner, Asahi & Koma Law Offices

• 2005年5月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Dr. Peter Lorange President of IMD, Lausanne Switzerland Theme：Marketing-Better utilization of Marketing from the standpoint of Corporate Leaders.

The speaker of First Wednesday May 2005 session is Dr. Peter Lorange President of IMD, Lausanne Switzerland

• 2005年4月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Teruo Masaki Executive Deputy President and Group General Council of Sony Corporation Theme：CSR and Diversity

The speaker of First Wednesday April 2005 session is Mr. Teruo Masaki Executive Deputy President and Group General Council of Sony Corporation

• 2005年2月20日
• 2022年2月15日

Ms. Hiroko Wada, Former Vice President of Procter & Gamble Far East Inc. and former COO of Toys”R” Us – Japan, and current CEO of Office Wada Mr. Nobuo Momose, Former Executive Vice President ofDentsu and former Chairman of beacon communications, and current Chairman of Kishi & Associates K.K. Theme: Marketing and Diversity

The speakers of First Wednesday March 2005 session are Ms. Hiroko Wada, Former Vice President of Procter & Gamble Far East Inc. and former COO of Toys"R" Us - Japan, and current CEO of Office Wada and Mr. Nobuo Momose, Former Executive Vice President ofDentsu and former Chairman of beacon communications, and current Chairman of Kishi & Associates K.K. 

• 2005年2月20日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Akira Imai Former President and CEO of Toyota Europe and current President and CEO of Delphis Inc. Theme：Japanese management Pros & Cons from US/European perspectives

The speaker of First Wednesday February 2005 session is Mr. Akira Imai Former President and CEO of Toyota Europe and current President and CEO of Delphis Inc. 

• 2004年11月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Akira Imai　Former President and CEO of Toyota Europe and current President and CEO of Delphis Inc. Theme：How Toyota developed its business in Europe

The speaker of First Wednesday November 2004 session is Mr. Akira Imai　Former President and CEO of Toyota Europe and current President and CEO of Delphis Inc. 

• 2004年10月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Dr. Peter Lorange　president of IMD business school. Theme：The CEO’s Agenda

The Speaker of First Wednesday October 2004 session is Dr. Peter Lorange　president of IMD business school.

• 2004年9月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Tadashi Minami　President of Hitachi Hybrid Network Co., Ltd. Theme：Innovative changes from subsidiary company

The speaker of First Wednesday September 2004 session is Mr. Tadashi Minami　President of Hitachi Hybrid Network Co., Ltd.  

• 2004年7月2日
• 2022年2月14日

Ms. Risa Tanaka　Executive Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Sendenkaigi Theme：Current Marketing Trends in Japan

The speaker of First Wednesday July 2004 session is Ms. Risa Tanaka　Executive Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Sendenkaigi 

• 2004年5月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Werner Geissler　President-Northeast Asia of Procter & Gamble Far East (currently President-Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa) Theme：P&G’s Marketing Strategy in Japan

The speaker of First Wednesday May 2004 session is Mr. Werner Geissler　President-Northeast Asia of Procter & Gamble Far East (currently President-Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa)

• 2004年4月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Junro Ito Director & General Manager of Seven-Eleven Japan Theme：Strengths and Challenges of Seven-Eleven Japan

The speaker of First Wednesday April 2004 session is Mr. Junro Ito Director & General Manager of Seven-Eleven Japan

• 2004年1月30日
• 2022年2月10日

-First Wednesday Special- Mr. James R. Stengel Global Marketing Officer of Procter & Gamble Company Theme：Strengths and Challenges of P&G

The speaker of First Wednesday January 2004 session is Mr. James R. Stengel Global Marketing Officer of Procter & Gamble Company    

• 2003年11月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Toshitaka Yoshida　President of Nikkei Radio Broadcasting Theme：Current Media issues in Japan

The Speaker of First Wednesday November 2003 session is Mr. Toshitaka Yoshida　President of Nikkei Radio Broadcasting

• 2003年10月30日
• 2022年2月14日

Dr. Dominique Turpin　Professor of IMD business school Theme：How to market to aging consumers

The speaker of First Wednesday October 2003 session is Dr. Dominique Turpin　Professor of IMD business school 

• 2003年6月4日
• 2022年2月14日

Mr. Nobuo Momose　Former Executive Vice President of Dentsu and Former Chairman of beacon communications Theme：Nescafe Gold Blend case

The Speaker of First Wednesday July 2003 session is Mr. Nobuo Momose　Former Executive Vice President of Dentsu and Former Chairman of beacon communications 

• 2003年5月30日
• 2022年2月10日

Mr. Teruo Masaki　 Senior Executive Vice President and Group General Council of Sony Corporation (Currently Executive Deputy President) Theme：Sony’s Risk Management Practice

The speaker of First Wednesday May 2003 session is Mr. Teruo Masaki　 Senior Executive Vice President and Group General Council of Sony Corporation (Currently Executive Deputy President)