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Associate Member
Gemmei Akamatsu
Sanwa Shurui Co., Ltd.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SANWA SHURUI Co., Ltd - April 2000-present
CEO, Research department. (November 2019－present）
Managing Director, Ajimu Winery. (October 2012－present）
Director, General affairs department. (October 2011－October 2012）
EDUCATION
Faculty of Business Administration, Yokohama National University, (2000)
Associate Member
Julian Bashore
MacDermid Performance Solutions Japan KK
Julian Bashore is Representative Director of MacDermid Performance Solutions Japan K.K., a U.S.-based specialty chemicals manufacturer which is a group company of NYSE-listed Element Solutions Inc. A 25-year resident of Japan, he received his undergraduate degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania before starting his career in manufacturing in the U.S. At the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Julian volunteers as the Chair of the Aerospace & Manufacturing Committee at the Chubu Chapter and has been elected to serve as the Treasurer for the 2023-2024 term.
Julian has been trained at organizations such as the Board Director Training Institute of Japan and the Japan Association of Corporate Directors, a background which helps him provide guidance on governance to support both profits and non-profits alike. Sitting on the board of the Japan Electronics Packaging and Circuits Association since 2015, he is Chair of the Public Relations Committee. At the Nagoya International School, he volunteers as both Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee in order to provide fiduciary oversight for the school’s long-term sustainability.
Besides the FCCJ, Julian is also an active member of the Tokyo American Club, Wharton Club of Japan, and other community organizations.
Associate Member
Sanae Endo
ELC Japan K.K.
Sanae Endo is an accomplished and dynamic leader in the field of Human Resources, boasting an impressive career spanning over two decades. With her extensive expertise, she has left an indelible mark on several prominent companies, including Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, Gap, and most recently, Estée Lauder Companies in Japan. With a fervent dedication to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, Sanae has emerged as a driving force behind the promotion of equality, particularly focusing on the empowerment of Japanese women.
Educationally, she holds a degree from the University of Wales, MBA program where she laid the foundation for her remarkable journey. Additionally, her pursuit of excellence led her to the completion of the Stanford LEAD – executive program, demonstrating her unyielding desire to continually enhance her leadership skills and knowledge.
Through her extensive experience, unshakeable dedication to diversity and inclusion, and her remarkable commitment to community initiatives, Sanae's commitment to her mission is reflected not only in her professional endeavors but also in her active engagement in community initiatives. Her involvement in supporting wheelchair basketball showcases her holistic approach to empowerment, extending beyond the boardroom and into the lives of those in need. Sanae Endo stands as a beacon of inspiration and a catalyst for positive change in both the corporate world and the broader community.
Associate Member
Ryusuke Matsui
SMBC Trust Bank
Associate Member
Rie Matsumoto
Executive Director Sunny Side Up Inc.
Director, Public Relations Society of Japan
Associate Member
Katsuji Okamoto
Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.
Okamoto joined Mitsubishi Corp. in 1989 and had gained significant experience mainly in Real Estate investment and asset management area in Japan as well as in Latin America, APAC and Europe with overseas assignments in Buenos Aires, Singapore and London.
He is now Executive Management Officer and Head of Real Estate Business Div. in Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc., from Sep.2022.
Associate Member
Shimon Takagi
Takagi Law Office
Shimon Takagi has been a licensed Japanese attorney-at-law (Bengoshi) since 1990. He is also admitted as a U.S. attorney in the State of New York. He handles matters in the areas of corporate and tax law, corporate transactions (acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances), structured finance (bank, asset-based and project finance), securities, real estate and commercial and tax litigation for Japanese and non-Japanese clients.
Associate Member
Wang Jianqiang
Representative Director & President
World Functional Raw Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd.
OUR MISSION IS TOWARDS A FUTURE OF SYMBIOSIS COEXISTENCE
We are nine years into our research and development in the field of anti-ageing. We have procured rare natural materials from all over the world that are deeply related to human health and beauty. We have been developing new applications for the materials themselves, as well as extracting, refining, concentrating, developing applications for and formulating active ingredients from natural materials, and developing unique products based on our unique technologies. We have been actively proposing new materials, not only by saying "I wish I had something like this", but also "I didn't know there was something like this!" We are doing our best to actively propose new materials.
In 2023, the world situation remains chaotic. I believe that "SYMBIOSIS COEXISTENCE" is the great way of sunshine in the limited space of the Earth.
I would like to ask for your continued support in the future.
