{"id":59107,"date":"2025-06-05T12:42:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T03:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp\/?p=52274"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:42:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T03:42:52","slug":"gss-250623","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graspp.neopa.jp\/en\/events\/gss-250623\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Strategically Navigate Business in Times of Uncertainty: A Dialogue with Azusa Owa from Bain & Company"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Businesses have always operated under some degree of uncertainty – but the current level is both extraordinary and unprecedented. The geoeconomic landscape is increasingly complex, and even in the early months of this year, new policies introduced under the U.S. administration \u2013 especially those concerning tariffs \u2013 have presented significant challenges to Japanese corporations across various sectors.<\/p>\n

This seminar, held in conjunction with the course Asia\u2019s Geoeconomic Landscapes I, explores these dynamics from a business perspective using a scenario analysis methodology. We are honored to host Azusa Owa, Partner at Bain & Company (Tokyo Office), who will share insights from the front lines of management consulting.<\/p>\n

The session will explore current geoeconomic challenges, strategic responses from a consulting perspective, and the future direction of business strategy in Asia.<\/p>\n

Date & time<\/h5>\n

Monday, June 23, 2025 | 10:25-12:10<\/p>\n

Venue<\/h5>\n

Lecture Hall B, 4th floor, International Academic Research Building<\/a>, Hongo Campus<\/p>\n

Language<\/h5>\n

English<\/p>\n

Registration<\/h5>\n

Please register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Agenda<\/h5>\n

Opening and introduction \u2013 Michio Ueda, Visiting Lecturer
\nGeoeconomic challenges and strategic solutions \u2013 Azusa Owa<\/p>\n

\u2022 The role of management consulting
\n\u2022 Key challenges facing Japanese companies amid uncertainty \u2013 Global and Asian perspectives
\n\u2022 Strategic solutions \u2013 Potential of scenario-based thinking
\n\u2022 Case studies
\n\u2022 Looking ahead \u2013 The future of the business environment<\/p>\n

Discussion and Q&A – Moderated by Michio Ueda, joined by Prof. Toshiro Nishizawa, College of Design Development Team<\/p>\n

About the speaker<\/h5>\n

Azusa Owa, Partner, Bain & Company
\nAzusa Owa is a member of our Private Equity<\/a> practice.
\nShe has extensive consulting experience across a range of industries and business topics in Japan, the United States, and Australia.
\nAzusa graduated with a master\u2019s degree in international education policy from Harvard University and a bachelor\u2019s degree in education from International Christian University.
\nShe earned her MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, double majoring to earn a master of international studies (in Mandarin Chinese) from the university\u2019s Lauder Institute.<\/p>\n

About Bain & Company<\/h5>\n

Bain & Company<\/a> is a global consultancy that helps the world\u2019s most ambitious change makers define the future.
\nAcross 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today\u2019s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 1% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.<\/p>\n

For inquiry<\/h5>\n

Michio Ueda | michio-ueda<at>g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp
\nPlease replace <at> with @.<\/p>\n

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