Dr. Calvo is an independent strategic advisor and professor with over thirty years of corporate experience as former Executive Officer at Roland DG Corporation Japan, President at Global SCM Division HQ, and President & CEO in EMEA.

Dr. Takaoka has extensive experience consulting across the globe. For the past thirteen years, she has worked at McKinsey's Frankfurt and Tokyo offices, where she has done management consulting, followed by human resources consulting in London and Tokyo.

Dr. Meri Rosich drives digital transformation with the strategic use of data and AI. She has had the privilege of leading the data teams for global organizations as chief data officer, transforming organizations into data-first cultures, and creating business value with data by using innovative data solutions.

Mr. Trond Varlid has extensive international marketing and senior executive experience from Europe, the US, and Asia. He is President and Cofounder of EMC Quest KK, helping business professionals in Tokyo become better presenters and communicators. He also coaches executives on dealing with difficult management, HR, and personal challenges.

Megumi has extensive experience in financial reporting for global companies in London, New York, and Tokyo.

Currently CEO & Founder at kaigai.world and former Head of Marketing and Operations, UK Trade and Investment in Japan.

Sven is a seasoned marketing and sales professional with over 12 years of experience in the Asia-Pacific region. A certified digital marketer, he has significant expertise in developing market entry strategies, cultivating sales channels, and executing digital marketing strategies.

Tadahiro Wakasugi is a professor and director at GLOBIS University. He has significant expertise in strategy, capability development, and organizational development.

Tomoya serves as President of GLOBIS USA, Inc.  

He started his professional career at Marubeni Corporation, reorganized an investment company at Advantage Partners (a buyout VC firm), and was the Senior Managing Director of Sun-Life Corporation (TSE 7040). At Sun-Life he introduced a progressive ESOP for more than 250 employees including part-time workers.

He served as Dean of the English MBA Programs at GLOBIS University while also starting the GLOBIS global training business and continues to serve as the main facilitator for various corporate clients. He primarily lectures on leadership, kokorozashi, and globalization.

John is a marketing and sales professional with over 20 years of experience in Japan.

In over 10 years of professional experience in Japan, Jake has enjoyed leading diverse teams, launching new products, and developing strategic partnerships with business, diplomatic and educational institutions both in Japan and worldwide.

Akio Mori has extensive experience in the financial field, both in New York and Tokyo.

Axel is the Founder and President of Kay Group KK, based in Tokyo, Japan. 

CEO of Akira Marketing LLC, and Viaggio Inc.. Akira is a strategy and marketing consultant, professional life coach, and entrepreneur in the U.S. and Japan.

In 2010, Philip engineered the sale of Morgen Evan’s Japan business to Sigmaxyz Inc., a Tokyo based strategy consultancy. As part of the transaction, he joined Sigmaxyz as partner (M&A) and he worked on a variety of M&A transactions for Japanese and non-Japanese clients.

Michael has been a leadership coach and corporate trainer for over 16 years. His interest in developing human potential is rooted in a powerful life-long commitment to learning and human evolution.

Daisuke has experience working for an IT start-up as Chief Financial Officer, where he has built up a scalable corporate strategy while executing an M&A to achieve inorganic growth.

Jun is a business academic with more than 25 years of solid experience across the entire HR value chain of recruit, retain, and development, most of them Japan-focused. He passionately believes in advancing the HR profession through continuing HR education, knowledge sharing, and the use of HR best practices.

Satoshi is a professor at and the dean of the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University.

Satoshi has years of experience as a management consultant and executive of business entities.

Venkataraman Sriram is a founding member of TiE Japan (the world's largest NPO promoting entrepreneurship) and director of the Indian Commerce and Industry Association, Japan.