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The Sounds in My Head is a biweekly music show featuring songs and bands you might have missed. Hosted by Daniel since 2004. Musically The Sounds in My Head attempts to be fairly eclectic, but probably tends to lean towards "indie pop" music. Also, I try to squeeze in as much left-wing propaganda as possible between tracks.
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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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Sphinx Akashaa Duncan puts on the hat of Dungeon Master as he runs an original 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons campaign for his friends, set in a homebrewed version of the Eberron universe. Dice will be rolled, spells will be slung, and funny voices will be heard Music Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1) and Geoff Gibbs.#MayTheDiceRollEverInYourFavor
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Downtown Depot is a new show from KWBU. Featuring host Austin Meek, the 30-minute show will look at the ins and outs of development in Waco. Each week you can hear interviews with local entrepreneurs, city officials, and people with a stake in developing our city on the Brazos. During the show you'll also hear updates about new businesses, closures and development rumblings around town. But we also want to hear from you. Is there a building or an update on development that you want to know a ...
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255 Duncan Macintyre Managing Director CBRE Asia Pacific
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56:05· You’ve got to create the right environment so people can be successful and want to stay.” · “In Japan, trust takes longer to earn—but once you have it, it doesn’t disappear.” · “You can’t just come in and declare the solution—you’ve got to sit back and observe first.” · “I don’t want to tell people what to do; I want them to lead and ask for advi…
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254 Guillaume Hansali- Country Head Keywords Studios
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1:36:16“Trust, for me, is the ability to predict someone’s behaviour—consistency builds that predictability.” “Excellence isn’t the outcome—it’s the rigour of the process, even when the result is uncertain.” “You can’t sell yourself forever; you have to build trust in the company, not just the founder.” “Being vulnerable as a leader unlocks trust—it gives…
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253 Terii Jacobs, Regional Senior Director, Head of Human Resources, Japan, Korea, and Micronesia, Hilton
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1:03:18Previously Terii was Talent and Change-Asia Pacific head for British American Tabacco; Executive Officer and Vice-President, Business Engagement Leader-Special Projects, MetLife; Talent Partner APAC-Director UBS; Senior Consultant, Human Partners/Citadel Consulting; Organization Development Executive British American Tabacco Japan. He has a BA from…
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S22,E04: 06/16/25 (Dash Hammerstein, Born Ruffians, Stereolab, Club 8, Being Dead, Elephant Stone, Mamalarky)
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46:15SEASON 22 EPISODE 4 A Clean House - Dash Hammerstein Athena - Born Ruffians Can We Go Now - Born Ruffians Aerial Troubles - Stereolab Vermona F Transistor - Stereolab Left Behind - Club 8 Sucker - Club 8 Closer to You - Club 8 Godzilla Rises - Being Dead Big Bovine - Being Dead Sally Go Round the Sun - Elephant Stone Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin -…
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252 Marc Bolduc, ITL Food Division and Representative Director Japan, Intralox and Chairman of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce In Japan
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1:01:54“If you’re going to lead a team in Japan, trust is the number one thing you have to build.” “I didn’t want it to be too top-down—I wanted everyone to feel part of one unit.” “Celebrate success, but do it as a team—that’s how you motivate in Japan.” “Innovation needs a safe environment where people feel they won’t be punished for trying.” “Foreign l…
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251 Kohei Noda, Country Director AB InBev Japan
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52:37“Leadership is building a strong team that can execute with resilience and deliver consistent results over time.” “There’s no easy way—other than talking to people—to truly know what’s happening in your organization.” “You need a balance of patience and impatience to create belief and drive change in Japan.” “If you say the customer comes first, th…
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250 Akiko Karaki, Partner Head of Tokyo, Brunswick Group
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1:02:57Previously Akiko was a Commentator for Fuji TV; Co-Founder of Women In Action; Partner, Strategy &; Division Head at Japan Post; Vice-President Calyon Securities; Associate McKinsey & Company; Vice-President and Associate, General Counsel J.P. Morgan. She graduated with a JD in Law from Tokyo University and has a Master Of Law from Columbia Law Sch…
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S22,E03: 05/26/25 (COMEDY! Weird Al Yankovic, Flight of the Conchords, Garfunkel and Oates, Lemon Sisters, Lonely Island, Asylum Street Spankers, Monty Python, Wynonie Harris, Muppets, Bo Burnham, Tim ...
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1:04:26SEASON 22 EPISODE 3 SPECIAL "COMEDY MUSIC" EPISODE! The Check's in the Mail - "Weird Al" Yankovic Foux Du Fafa - Flight of the Conchords Carol Brown - Flight of the Conchords You Don't Have to Be a Prostitute - Flight of the Conchords Pregnant Women are Smug - Garfunkel and Oates 29 / 31 - Garfunkel and Oates In My Country - The Lemon Sisters Natal…
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249 Bruno Gaussorgues, Country Manager, Societe Generale
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53:52“If you want to impact people, first, you need to trust them—and then give them space.” “You forget about collective decision-making in Japan—you build consensus privately, one by one.” “The best execution comes from ideas people believe are their own.” “I listen first. Then I discuss. Then I decide. But always, I listen first.” “Leadership is not …
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248 Rodrigo Lima, President, Danone Japan
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59:38Previously Rodrigo was Managing Director Danone Oceania, Managing Director Danone Nutricia Oceania, Managing Director Early Life Nutrition Danone Australia and New Zealand, Managing Director India, Sales and Commercial Director Medical Nutrition Division Sao Paulo, Brazil, Affiliate General Manager Columbia Eli Lilly, Regional Brand Director Europe…
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247 Rose MacDonald, Country Manager Japan, Wine Australia
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1:01:00Previously, Rose worked for Pernod Ricard Japan as a Brand Manager for Ki No Bi and White Spirits, Brand Manager for Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Wine Ambassador. Her earlier roles also included Sales Support Executive at iSeek Communications, Guest Relations at Tokyo Daiichi Hotel, and Guest Relations at Whitehorse Hotel. Rose holds a Bachelor of Co…
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246 Alexandre Lanos, General Manager of Jean Rousseau Japan
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1:01:10Alex previously was an analyst for Marche Industriel Europe (Alternance), Assistant Commerciaux Grand Comptes, Assistant Commercial Manager Le Jardin Gaulois. He is an alumnus of ISEAM (Institut Supérieur d'Études en Alternance du Management), Marne-la-Vallée, France. Summary Alex shares his experience leading a niche luxury brand specializing in h…
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245 Carl Moser, President of Vollmer Japan Corporation
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1:03:22Previously, Carl was President of ODU Japan, Technology Support DMG Mori. He graduated with an MA in Business Administration from the University of Augsburg Carl’s journey from discovering Japanese sword arts to leading a German machine tool subsidiary in Japan illustrates the fusion of cultural appreciation and professional growth. Carl began his …
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244 Junko Kubokawa, Ex- President, Croda Japan
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1:13:29Previously she was General Manager Nutrition and Health BASF Japan, Deputy Region Head Asia Pacific and Sales Head Japan, BL Home & Personal care, Ciba Inc. She has a BA in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Tokyo University and an MBA from INSEAD Her leadership philosophy reveals a thoughtful, people-centered, and culturally nuanced approach. As Preside…
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243 Alberto Fochesato Managing Director of Würth Industry Japan
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1:02:27Previously Alberto was Sales Director-Industry APA in HoChiMinh, Sales Director-Industry APA Shanghai, Sales Director -South/East China Shanghai, Purchasing and Logistic Assistant Manager CTC Clatronic Padova Italy, HR & Market support Driving Force Asia Shanghai, Timesharing sales Representative Interval International Italy He has a BA and MA from…
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242 Maxime Hotelier, Cluster General Manager Tokyo, IHG ANA Hotel Group
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1:00:45Previously Maxime was General Manager Klimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, Food and Beverage Performance Manager IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, Senior Champagne Brand Ambassador Pernod Ricard, Restaurant Manager & Chef Sommelier IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, Restaurant Manager & Sommelier Relais & Chateaux, Restaurant Manager Windsor Hotel Toyo Resort and Spa Hokka…
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241 Tim Bailey, Principal at Bailey Consulting
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1:32:48Previously 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 fa…
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240 Yuichi Takayama, Country Head, Frontier Advisors
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54:07Previously 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 Summa…
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239 Rami Suzuki, President ARC Therapies
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1:02:50Previously 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 …
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238 Fabio Crisafulli, Japan C&SI Alliance & Netvibes Director, Dassault Systemes
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55:01Japan 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 …
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This week on Downtown Depot, guest host Rachel E.Pate sits down with Waco Farmers Market director Bethel Erickson. Bethel is passionate about building community food security through local food production. She helped to launch the Waco Downtown farmers market in 2011. Recently, the Saturday Market moved to its new permanent home at Bridge Street Pl…
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237 Orjan Pettersson, Managing Director, Profoto KK
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1:06:38Previously, 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 Mas…
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236 Alan Malcolm, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Udemy Japan
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1:02:15Previously 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 Univer…
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235 Michael Witt, President ,Nicole Racing Japan LLC
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1:09:10Previously 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 Gro…
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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 Te…
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Joy Summers Smith and Anthony Betters with the Dr Pepper Museum
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29:23Host Rachel E. Pate sits down with Joy Summers Smith and Anthony Betters to discuss the reimagined Wilton’s Landing exhibit at the Dr Pepper Museum, its connection to Waco’s history, and the importance of safe havens like those listed in the Green Book. They also explore the museum’s Mapping History Program, its commitment to equitable storytelling…
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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 Hart…
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Rogue Media Network, KWBU
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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…
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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. She graduated in engineering from Ecole nationale des p…
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230 Irina Menshikova, President, Amway Japan
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1:19:53Previously 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 Ba…
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229 Aytekin Yildiz, APAC Cluster CEO Group BEL, President Bel Japan
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1:03:07Aytekin 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 CE…
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Joe Hart, Global President Dale Carnegie & Associates
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1:00:55Joe 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 …
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228 Miyoko Demay, Previous President Tiffany Japan
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1:02:44Previously 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 insi…
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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 W…
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226 Emmanuel Marchat, Representative Director Stahl, Japan
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1:06:50Previously 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…
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Ross Rowbury, Previous President of Edelman
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1:06:50Ross 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 firm…
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Jeremy Sampson, Previous Managing Director of Robert Walters Japan, now CEO N.E. Asia and Greater China
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53:44Jeremy 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…
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Paul Hardisty Current President Ralph Lauren Japan, Previous President Adidas Japan
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54:22Once 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 goi…
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Seiichiro Asakawa, Previous President Tokyo Chemical Industries
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1:03:15As a leader, I learned to not compete on things I did not have expertise in. I had a financial background, not a technical background, so there was no use trying to convince technically strong employees on that front – I had to use financial data as facts in order to convince my employees to accept that things needed to change in order to grow on t…
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Laurent Depus, Previous President of Natixis Japan Securities
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51:37Laurent Depus, President of Natixis Japan Securities, the Japanese branch of French bank corporation Natixis, has been working in Japan for over 30 years. Originally from Belgium, he aimed to become an English and Spanish interpreter but changed his career course when he joined Chase Manhattan Bank in Luxemburg as a trader. After experiencing vario…
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Encore: Harry Hill Previous CEO of Shop Japan
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57:15Summary When you lead people, you have to lead them in a way they are going to follow. In Japan, when you teach a class, you line people up in order of seniority and you stand in front of the class. It seems very regimented but everyone is perfectly comfortable because they know their role and where they are supposed to be so that allows for perfor…
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225 Bela Schweiger, Previous Vice-President and Board Director at Haagen Dazs Japan
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1:38:16Today Bela is the Chief Executive of Sans Frontiers Enter Japan K.K., Board Advisor to Soul Mate Company, Senior Executive at Life Lab Inc., and previously Adjunct Professor at Temple University, Vice-President and Board Director at Haagen Dazs Japan, Head of Marketing Nokia Japan & Korea, Management Consultant at Schweiger Marketing & Co., Directo…
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224 Eduard Gabric, President and Representative Director, VDM Metals Japan
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1:10:12Previously Eduard was sales director Outokumpu VDM Japan, Sales Director at ThyssenKrupp VDM Japan. He has a B.A. in East Asian Studies from the University of Vienna, and an M.A, from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
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223 Svein Tyldum, CEO March McLennan North Asia
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1:03:32Previously Svein has been in a number of roles at Marsh McLennan: Country Corporate Officer Japan, Chief Executive Korea, Risk Management & Multinational Leader Asia, Managing Director and Country Vice Executive Japan, Senior Vice President Atlanta, Senior Vice President Brazil. He has a B.A. from the University of San Diego and an MBA from the Thu…
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222 Shota Adam, Growth Lead, Employee Number One, Koala Sleep Company
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221 Norman Tweeboom, Japan Regional Head Bloomberg
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1:00:14Previously Norman was Head of Buyside Enterprise Sales, Asia Pacific and Head of Portfolio & Index Sales, Asia Pacific at Bloomberg; Managing Director, Barclays Investment Bank; Managing Director Lehman Brothers. He has a B.A. from Pace University,
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220 Rike Wootten, President Vantage Capital Markets Japan and President K.K. Gotairikiu Partners
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1:05:41Previously Rike was Managing Director, Woodbridge International Japan, Branch Manager ING Baring Securities Japan, Vice-President Merrill Lynch, Director of Operations Merrill Lynch Japan. Rike has been a judge for the Japan Market Expansion Competition since 2006. He has a B.A. from Lewis & Clark College.…
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Battle of the Bards - Episode 88 - Blood of Da' 36 Chamber
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2:38:40Send us a text Underneath the Temple of the 36 Chambers, the party, with Badru in tow, encounters a room full of undead.By Agents of the Circle Podcast
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