Founded in 1942 Nichirei operates through around 80 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. It was the first Japanese company to export seeds, and today the company continues to remain at the forefront of business innovation in processed food and logistics, as well as marine products, meat and poultry, real estate and biosciences. Kunio Otani, Representative Director and President of Nichirei, explains the deep-rooted CSR ethics of the company, its acquisition of US company InnovAsian, and what was behind its recent record-breaking year.
Founded in 1942 Nichirei operates through around 80 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. It was the first Japanese company to export seeds, and today the company continues to remain at the forefront of business innovation in processed food and logistics, as well as marine products, meat and poultry, real estate and biosciences. Kunio Otani, Representative Director and President of Nichirei, explains the deep-rooted CSR ethics of the company, its acquisition of US company InnovAsian, and what was behind its recent record-breaking year.
By focusing on branding and capitalizing on its know-how in managing and operating hotels, the Solare Hotel and Resort group has built a large portfolio of properties under its charge and a wide variety of hotel brands to its credit, including, Loisir, Chisun and Hotel the M. President and CEO Tadashi Inoue discusses the company’s modus operandi and provides an insight into Japan’s growing tourism sector.
By focusing on branding and capitalizing on its know-how in managing and operating hotels, the Solare Hotel and Resort group has built a large portfolio of properties under its charge and a wide variety of hotel brands to its credit, including, Loisir, Chisun and Hotel the M. President and CEO Tadashi Inoue discusses the company’s modus operandi and provides an insight into Japan’s growing tourism sector.
One of Europe’s leading electricity transmission grid operators, Terna is crucial to guaranteeing the efficient and reliable delivery of power to Italy’s individual and corporate clients on both its mainland and islands. As such, it is also a key component to Italy’s interconnection with other European producers to create a larger, continental network. CEO Matteo Del Fante explains where the sector is heading and the importance of renewable sources and smart grids to a more balanced handling of supply and demand.
One of Europe’s leading electricity transmission grid operators, Terna is crucial to guaranteeing the efficient and reliable delivery of power to Italy’s individual and corporate clients on both its mainland and islands. As such, it is also a key component to Italy’s interconnection with other European producers to create a larger, continental network. CEO Matteo Del Fante explains where the sector is heading and the importance of renewable sources and smart grids to a more balanced handling of supply and demand.
Being the country’s n°1 company in terms of investment, the development plan of state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato exemplifies Italy’s shift from austerity policies to investment. CEO Renato Mazzoncini explains the strategic importance of the TEN-T Corridors that will unleash Italy’s full potential to become a logistics platform connecting the Mediterranean and Middle East to the north of Europe, and how the flagship Freccia 1000 high-speed train shows Italy’s leadership in railway innovation and is the best transport option for millions of visitors to Italy.
Being the country’s n°1 company in terms of investment, the development plan of state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato exemplifies Italy’s shift from austerity policies to investment. CEO Renato Mazzoncini explains the strategic importance of the TEN-T Corridors that will unleash Italy’s full potential to become a logistics platform connecting the Mediterranean and Middle East to the north of Europe, and how the flagship Freccia 1000 high-speed train shows Italy’s leadership in railway innovation and is the best transport option for millions of visitors to Italy.
From tourists to business travelers to filmmakers, Equatorial Guinea’s appeal as a destination is on the rise. Hendrick Calles, Managing Director of Hilton Malabo, discusses the significance and impact of having such a major international brand betting on the country’s future, and other factors, will have on the development of Equatorial Guinea’s tourism sector.
From tourists to business travelers to filmmakers, Equatorial Guinea’s appeal as a destination is on the rise. Hendrick Calles, Managing Director of Hilton Malabo, discusses the significance and impact of having such a major international brand betting on the country’s future, and other factors, will have on the development of Equatorial Guinea’s tourism sector.
To differentiate, not imitate, is ingrained into the DNA at Sakata Seed Corporation, an industry leading seed, flower and vegetable developer with a sharp focus on R&D to create weather-hardy, high-yield crops. President Hiroshi Sakata explains the company’s ‘monozukuri’ spirit that sets it apart from the competition and the crucial role the seed industry is playing in the challenge to ensure global food security.
To differentiate, not imitate, is ingrained into the DNA at Sakata Seed Corporation, an industry leading seed, flower and vegetable developer with a sharp focus on R&D to create weather-hardy, high-yield crops. President Hiroshi Sakata explains the company’s ‘monozukuri’ spirit that sets it apart from the competition and the crucial role the seed industry is playing in the challenge to ensure global food security.
Equatorial Guinea is facing a lot of challenges, particularly with the drop in global oil prices, but also a lot of opportunities as the government aims to boost the private sector as part of its targets for social and economic development across the country. Miguel Engonga Obiang Eyang, Minister of Finance and Budget, provides an insight.
Equatorial Guinea is facing a lot of challenges, particularly with the drop in global oil prices, but also a lot of opportunities as the government aims to boost the private sector as part of its targets for social and economic development across the country. Miguel Engonga Obiang Eyang, Minister of Finance and Budget, provides an insight.
Rwanda’s big push for regional integration and its investment in infrastructure to facilitate doing business both domestically and with its close neighbors is increasingly attracting the attentions of international investors. Minister of Trade and Industry François Kanimba discusses the country’s aims to become the regional center of choice for conferences, communications, industry and trade through its physical infrastructure and ease of doing business.
Rwanda’s big push for regional integration and its investment in infrastructure to facilitate doing business both domestically and with its close neighbors is increasingly attracting the attentions of international investors. Minister of Trade and Industry François Kanimba discusses the country’s aims to become the regional center of choice for conferences, communications, industry and trade through its physical infrastructure and ease of doing business.
Giovanni Anzani, CEO of high-end Italian furniture and kitchen designer and manufacturer Poliform, explains the global success of the company that is now in 90 countries and has 75 monobrand stores. Plus, with its new showroom opening on Madison Avenue in September, Poliform is contributing to the emergence of New York’s up-and-coming design district.
Giovanni Anzani, CEO of high-end Italian furniture and kitchen designer and manufacturer Poliform, explains the global success of the company that is now in 90 countries and has 75 monobrand stores. Plus, with its new showroom opening on Madison Avenue in September, Poliform is contributing to the emergence of New York’s up-and-coming design district.
An international ambassador of the high quality-focused ‘Made in Italy’ brand, Eatlay is bringing exceptional Italian food and beverages and educational experiences about their origins to an expanding number of locations around the world. Its founder Oscar Farinetti explains why demand is high for Italian cuisine and where Eataly’s high-end marketplace concept is headed next.
An international ambassador of the high quality-focused ‘Made in Italy’ brand, Eatlay is bringing exceptional Italian food and beverages and educational experiences about their origins to an expanding number of locations around the world. Its founder Oscar Farinetti explains why demand is high for Italian cuisine and where Eataly’s high-end marketplace concept is headed next.