The upDATAble Leader: Succeeding with AI Across Cultures
with Dr. Meri Rosich
The upDATAble Leader: Succeeding with AI Across Cultures
Artificial intelligence is reshaping global competition, but successful adoption looks different in Tokyo than it does in Silicon Valley or Singapore. Japanese firms bring unique strengths—process discipline, long-term thinking, and consensus-driven execution—that can become powerful advantages in the AI era when led correctly.
– What does responsible AI governance look like in a Japanese business context?
– How do global companies succeed when bridging AI strategy across Japan and Asia?
– How can Japanese leaders harness AI without losing organizational cohesion?
As Adjunct Professor at GLOBIS University and author of the new book Update All: The Executive’s Guide to the upDATAble Framework, Dr. Meri Rosich has 25 years’ experience as a chief data officer and advisor to Fortune 500 companies across Asia, Europe, and the US—including extensive work with Japanese firms and leaders.
In this seminar, Dr. Rosich introduces the upDATAble framework—a practical, five-step method to lead digital transformation effectively across Japanese and global business cultures. She draws on her teaching at GLOBIS and her frontline experience helping companies turn AI investment into lasting organizational capability.
Join this session to gain a repeatable framework for AI leadership, practical tools to accelerate digital transformation in Japanese and cross-border contexts, and actionable strategies you can apply immediately—whether you lead from Japan or anywhere.
Overview
| Date: | Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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| Time: | 13:00 - 14:30 (Central European Summer Time) / 20:00 - 21:30 Asia/Tokyo (JST) |
| Where: | Online |
| Registration Fee: | Free of charge |
| Language: | English |
Agenda
| 12:45 (CEST) | Reception Time |
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| 13:00 (CEST) | Introduction |
| 13:05 (CEST) | Keynote Speaker |
| 13:45 (CEST) | Dialogue Partner |
| 14:00 (CEST) | Q&A with the audience |
| 14:25 (CEST) | Closing |
Dr. Meri Rosich
Meri Rosich is an accomplished global executive who has led data and digital transformations as Chief Data Officer and Chief Information Officer for major organizations like Amex, Samsung, Visa, and Standard Chartered. With leadership experience spanning multiple countries, she brings a deeply cross-cultural perspective, particularly within Asia, and has successfully founded several startups
As a dedicated advocate for lifelong learning and technology for good, Meri actively champions ocean conservation and the blue economy. Her extensive board and advocacy work includes roles with the UN Development Program Fintech, the UN Association of Singapore, and the UN Women STEM program. She also cofounded the Female Founders think-tank and the Women Data Leaders network, and currently serves on the SG Women in Tech committee.
Recognized globally for her impact, Meri has been named among Asia’s 100 Most Powerful Woman Leaders, the Top 100 World CDOs, and 100 Women in Tech SG. She holds and MBA from London Business School and a PhD in tech strategy from the University of Barcelona. Today, she shares her expertise as a lecturer on technology and innovation at GLOBIS University.
