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Japan"s Top Business Interviews Podcast By Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo Japan

Japan"s Top Business Interviews is the premier business interview podcast for people who want to know more about business in japan. The guests cover a range of industries and organisation sizes, to present a thorough overview of issues with leading in Japan. If you are a leader, especialy someone leading in Japan, then this is the podcast for you.

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01:32:48

241 Tim Bailey, Principal at Bailey Consulting

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2025/03/29

Previously Tim was President of Consumer Products at D+M Holdings, General Manager Johnson Electric China, Director Marketing & Manufacturing Black & Decker, Controller and Sales Manager Cavalier Corporation. He has both a BBA Finance and an MBA for Loyola University Maryland Summary Tim Bailey shares his journey, reflecting on the challenges he faced and the lessons that shaped his leadership approach. He emphasizes that resilience, adaptability, and learning from failures have been key to his

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240 Yuichi Takayama, Country Head, Frontier Advisors

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2025/03/21

Previously Yuichi was Head of Business Development, Misaki Capital, Senior Managing Director/Global Head of Sales (International Business) Nikko Asset Management, Managing Director Tokio Marine Asset Management, Senior Analyst/International Equity, Mizuho Trust and Banking, Portfolio Manager International Equity, Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking Summary Yuichi Takayama’s leadership journey offers valuable insights into managing diverse teams across different cultures. His experience spans Japan, the

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01:02:50

239 Rami Suzuki, President ARC Therapies

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2025/03/14

Previously Rami was President of Moderna Japan, CEO of Ferring Pharmaceuticals, VP Head Medical Affairs Division Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Corporate Officer, Business Development Eisai. Summary Rami Suzuki’s leadership journey is marked by adaptability, honesty, and a commitment to empowering others. Beginning her career as a cancer researcher, she quickly realized her strengths lay in enabling scientists rather than conducting experiments herself. This realization led her to venture capital and

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238 Fabio Crisafulli, Japan C&SI Alliance & Netvibes...

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2025/03/08

Japan C&SI Alliance & Netvibes Director, Dassault Systemes as at December 2024 when we recorded this session. Previously Fabio was C&SI Alliance Executive, Dassault Systemes; Global Alliance Director, Strategic Business Director, Director Strategic Pursuit Team, Director Mechatronics Solution at Siemens Digital Industries Software; Project Manager Promec Automotive. Summary A seasoned leader with extensive experience in Japan, he highlights the unique challenges and adaptations required to lead

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01:06:38

237 Orjan Pettersson, Managing Director, Profoto KK

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2025/02/28

Previously, Orjan was Director of Sales, Japan at iPoint Systems gmbh, Area Sales Manager Thule Group, Director of Sales & Marketing Asia-Pacific, BA Bags/President Thule Japan, Directeur des ventes VB Autobatteries S.A.S., Regional Sales Manager East & SEA Optima Batteries, Johnson Controls, Import and Export Coordinator Aichi Sangyo. He has a Masters Degree in east Asian studies from Stockholm University Orjan Pettersson’s leadership journey in Japan is shaped by his deep understanding of the

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01:02:15

236 Alan Malcolm, Head of Strategic Partnerships,...

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2025/02/21

Previously Alan was Executive Advisor, Nikkei; Chief Commercial Officer at Exceedo; Head of Asia, Pearson, President and Representative Director Pearson Japan; Director of Client Services and Marketing Phoenix Associates; Director Asia, Soshigakuen Group; Director and COO Metropolis Japan. He has a BA in International Relations from Victoria University, Wellington. Summary Alan Malcolm provides key insights into leadership, shaped by his extensive experience in Japan’s business environment

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01:09:10

235 Michael Witt, President Nicole Racing Japan

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2025/02/15

Previously Michael was Vice-President Sales and Marketing Nicole Racing, Senior General Manager BMW Alpina, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Nicole Automobiles, General Manager Sales Division BMW Alpina Nicole Automobiles, General Manager Aftersales BMW Australia, Director Aftersales BMW Japan Corp, Department Head Price and Volume Planning Aftersales BMW Group, Strategic Consultant Accenture. He has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Otto-Friedrich Universitat Bamberg. Leading in Japan

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01:09:49

234 Itai Yanai, COO, Plus500

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2025/02/07

Previously Itai was the Country Manager for Trax Retail, Co-Founder and Acting CEO for ABJ Japan, Managing Director ImpacTech, Director of Business Development APAC Kyodo International Corporation Japan, Sales Manager Moroccanoli Japan, . He has a Masters Degreee in Media and Governance/ Environmental Innovation from Keio Univerity and a BA from Tel Aviv University in East Asian Studies. Itai highlights that Japanese employees value humility in leadership. Foreign leaders should initially adopt a

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01:07:26

233 Hartmut Pannen, CEO K.K. Irisu

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2025/01/31

Previously Hartmut was a Partner at Bizits Partners, Senior Consultant at z-anshin, Managing Director at TRUMPF Japan, Managing Director at TRUMPF United Kingdom, Managing Director TRUMPF Japan. He graduated with a Master of Science from Penn State University, and a degree in Industrial Engineering from Technische Univeritat Clausthal. Summary Hartmut has built his leadership philosophy on trust, adaptability, and a deep understanding of Japan’s business culture. His experience leading

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01:02:42

Koji Endo, Chairman, Kai Group

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2025/01/24

Koji Endo's approach to leadership in Japan offers valuable insights into navigating the complexities of running a business in a culturally rich and nuanced environment. As the third-generation leader of the Kai Group, Endo inherited a legacy steeped in tradition and innovation. He took over the presidency at 33, following the sudden passing of his father, and transformed the company from a predominantly domestic enterprise into a global brand. This journey required balancing respect for the past

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Corinne Southarewsky, COO Axa Japan

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2025/01/17

Previously, Corrine was the Chief Distribution and Chief Claims Officer AXA XL APAC Europe and XL Insurance Company SE, Head of Claims XL Insurance company SE & AXA XL Business Unit APAC Europe, Head of Global Claims Operations, Global Chief Claims Officer, CEO Protexia France, Allianz France. Summary Corinne Southarewsky’s approach to leadership in Japan blends her extensive global experience with an acute sensitivity to local cultural dynamics. Transitioning to her role as COO of AXA Japan, she

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01:19:53

230 Irina Menshikova, President, Amway Japan

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2025/01/10

Previously Irina was Amway Russia Chairman of Liquidation Committee, Managing Director Russia, Ukraine and Central Asia, Vice-President Sales and Operations Russia, Director of Sales and Marketing Oriflame Kazakhstan, Supervisor Reporting Philip Morris Kazakhstan. She has an MBA from the University of Manchester Business School, and a Ph.D. from Bauman Moscow State Technical University. Summary Leading effectively in Japan requires a nuanced understanding of its unique cultural and social

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01:03:07

229 Aytekin Yildiz, APAC Cluster CEO Group BEL,...

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2025/01/05

Aytekin previously was Greater Turkey Cluster General Manager, Turkey Country Manager, CFO Turkey, Sales Controlling Group Manager Paris Groupe Danone, Project Manager, Sabanchi Holding Danone JV. He has a BA Business Administration from Bogazici University and MA Finance & Accounting from Marmara University. Summary Aytekin Yildiz, APAC Cluster CEO of Group Bel and President of Bel Japan, shared insights from his two-and-a-half years in Japan during this interview. Having a background in

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01:00:55

Joe Hart, Global President Dale Carnegie & Associates

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2024/12/27

Joe Hart, Global President Dale Carnegie & Associates Previously Joe was President Asset Health, President at Info Ally, Development Director Taubman, and as a lawyer, Associate at Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, Associate at Clark, Klein & Beaumont. He has a BA from the University of Michigan and a JD from the Wayne State University Law School. He is a certified trainer in the Dale Carnegie Course. Summary: I reflected on my journey to becoming the President and Global CEO of Dale Carnegie &

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01:02:44

228 Miyoko Demay, Previous President Tiffany Japan

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2024/12/20

Previously Miyoko was Tiffany’s Vice-President Global Sales, International Operations, Vice-President Japan Division, Director - International Japan, Account Associate, Coordinator Ala Moana Store, Coordinator/Manager Global Trade Business. Summary: Key Points on Leading in Japan Miyoko Demey, former President of Tiffany Japan, shares valuable insights on leadership in Japan based on her thirty-year career with Tiffany, spanning the U.S. and Japan. Her experiences underscore the importance of

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01:05:03

227 Johhny Yoo, CEO WeWork Japan

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2024/12/13

Previously Johhny was Vice-President and Corporate Officer Softbank Corp (mobile) Entrepreneur AgiTech Company, Trade/Investor Multiple Global Brokers and Hedge Fund. He was educated at the University of California, Berkeley. Summary Here are the key leadership principles and actions to follow, based on JohnnyYoo’s insights from his experience at WeWork Japan: Adapt to Crises and Pivot When Needed: Be open to reassessing your career or leadership approach when significant events or crises arise

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01:06:50

226 Emmanuel Marchat, Representative Director Stahl,...

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2024/12/07

Previously Emmanuel was the Representative Director for Camso (Michelin Japan and Korea), General Manager European Project Sumitomo Riko, Business Development Director Japan and Korea EFI Automotive, Customer Service Manager PPG Industries, Marketing and sales Michelin, Market Research Staubli. He has an MBA in International Management and Japanese Business & Culture from the Universite de Rennes 1.

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01:06:50

Ross Rowbury, Previous President of Edelman

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2024/11/29

Ross Rowbury, Previous President of Edelman Japan, celebrated his 40th anniversary since first arriving in Japan as a Rotary Youth Exchange student. Mr. Rowbury began his career in the finance sector in banking and securities before moving on to PR roles specializing in finances. With several years of leadership experience in foreign financial firms, Mr. Rowbury made a smooth transition into PR where he embraced the creative and engagement aspect of the industry. As the President of Edelman, the

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Jeremy Sampson, Previous Managing Director of Robert...

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2024/11/22

Jeremy Sampson, Managing Director of Robert Walters Japan, originally started his career at Hilton Hotel in Australia, before moving to Japan to teach English. He joined Robert Walters as an Associate in 2005. In 2008, Mr. Sampson became the team manager specializing in manufacturing and heavy industries, coinciding with the Global Financial Crisis. Looking back, Mr. Sampson thinks of this difficult time as a “year of learning” in which he worked to instil “great habits, great processes, and great

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54:22

Paul Hardisty Current President Ralph Lauren Japan,...

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2024/11/15

Once you walk the talk over a given period of time as a leader, you gain trust, and then people will follow you, instead of just doing what you say. Then you start getting buy-in and ideas and you can work cross-functionally. On engagement surveys, if you are giving a very low score, then you should not be coming into the office. If you are not going to be part of the solution, then you should reconsider your career and job. Engagement scores however tend to coincide with big decisions, e.g. head

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