Name
Session 5: The Impact of Corporate Inclusion Initiatives on Society
Date & Time
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speakers
Ichiro Kabasawa, Executive Director, The Nippon Foundation
Atsuko Kuchiba, Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Sustainability, dentsu Japan
Kazuhiro Takeda, Culture COE, AXA Holdings Japan
Shingo Mori, Manager for Disability Employment, Sony Group
Carla Qualtrough, Strategic Adviser, Rick Hansen Foundation
Jennifer Thomas, Global Head of EDI, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Atsuko Kuchiba, Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Sustainability, dentsu Japan
Kazuhiro Takeda, Culture COE, AXA Holdings Japan
Shingo Mori, Manager for Disability Employment, Sony Group
Carla Qualtrough, Strategic Adviser, Rick Hansen Foundation
Jennifer Thomas, Global Head of EDI, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Description
Moderated by Ichiro Kabasawa from The Nippon Foundation, this panel compares employment models across Japan, the UK, and Canada, examining how corporate action drives social change beyond company walls. Speakers from Sony, LSEG, Dentsu, and AXA share practical examples, revealing common principles that turn individual company action into broader societal impact.
Session Order
7