2026-2027
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CEO Reflections: How a Japanese Bank is Gaining U.S. Market Share
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Lunchtime (Lunch will be provided)
TBD, Columbia Business School
Featuring: Hirofumi (Hiro) Otsuka, CEO, Americas Division, SMBC
Moderator: David E. Weinstein, Director, CJEB; Carl S. Shoup Professor of the Japanese Economy, Columbia University
Note: This event is limited to Columbia Business School community members and CJEB affiliates.
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Japan’s Currency Outlook: Will the Weak Yen Continue?
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | Lunchtime (Lunch will be provided)
TBD, Columbia Business School
Featuring: Maki Ogawa, Chief Analyst; Executive Officer; and In charge of Financial Market Research Department, Sony Financial Group Inc.
Moderator: David E. Weinstein, Director, CJEB; Carl S. Shoup Professor of the Japanese Economy, Columbia University
Notes: This event is limited to Columbia Business School community members and CJEB affiliates. The event is part of CJEB’s Japanese Management Leadership Program.
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Building a Global Beverage Brand Across Cultures: The Rise of Japanese Green Tea Giant ITO EN
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 12:45 – 1:45 PM (Lunch will be provided)
TBD, Columbia Business School
Featuring: Yosuke J.O. Honjo, CEO & Founder, ITO EN US Group
Note: This event is limited to Columbia Business School community members and CJEB affiliates.