About

“Our goal is to strengthen business ties between the UK and Japan, promote and support the business interests of all our members.”

Background

Established in 1948, the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ, 在日英国商業会議所) is an exceptionally active and ever-expanding not-for-profit private membership organisation serving almost 1000 high-calibre members representing over 200 companies, via nine communications channels.

Open to members of all nationalities, we offer high-value events, productive networking and promotional opportunities, valuable information services, and access to influential institutions and individuals.

President & Executive Committee

Introducing our Executive Committee (Excom) for BCCJ year 2019-2020, elected at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 24 2019.

David Bickle

Partner, Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax Co. (BCCJ President)

Alison Beale

Director, University of Oxford Japan (BCCJ Vice-President)

Reiko Sakimura

Partner, Clifford Chance Law Office

James Dodds

Partne, KPMG (BCCJ Treasurer)

Florian Kohlbacher

Director, Corporate Network North Asia, The Economist Group

Noriko Silvester

Managing Director, Candlewick Co., Ltd. (BCCJ Head of Comms)

Kentaro Kiso

President and Representative Director, Barclays Securities Japan Limited (BCCJ Responsible Business)

Heather McLeish

Director, EY Japan (BCCJ Digital-Tech Innovation)

Paul Lirette

President and Representative Director, GlaxoSmithKline K.K (BCCJ Diversity and Inclusion)

Will Farquhar

Senior Manager of External Affairs, Aston Martin Japan

Iain Ferguson

President & Chief Operating Officer, Lloyd’s Japan Inc. (BCCJ Membership)

Susumu Kaminaga

Individual Member

Tove Kinooka

Director, Global Perspectives K.K. (BCCJ Responsible Business)

Richard Thornley CBE

Individual member

Trevor Webster

Managing Partner, Taylor Brunswick Japan K.K. (2020 Vision / Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics / 2019 Rugby World Cup)

BCCJ Staff

Lori Henderson

Executive Director

As Executive Director of the BCCJ, Lori Henderson is responsible for the leadership, general management, and communications strategy of the organisation.

She is an active advocate for Diversity and Inclusion, responsible business and talent pool development in Japan, with a particular view towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics and the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Sam Maddicott

Membership & Marketing

Sam is responsible for membership and marketing at the BCCJ, delivering up-to-date communications across 8 digital channels, working to serve members needs efficiently. A background in digital marketing has seen Sam deliver projects for a range of companies, from Japanese start-ups to high profile global clients such as Goldman Sachs and Guru Navi. Sam specializes in SEO, Content Strategy, Video Production.

Sanae Samata

Operations Manager

Samata-san coordinates and oversees a variety of key Chamber operations, from ensuring all activities are carried out in an appropriate, legal and cost-effective way, to performing quality controls and supporting chamber member enquiries.

Noriko Mita

Event Coordinator

Noriko brings a wealth of experience in project management, event coordination and trade relations to the Chamber. She plays a central role in all aspects of our events programme, from populating our calendar, to planning the finer details that help make BCCJ events really stand out.

Our Partners

The BCCJ works alongside a number of trusted partners in both the public and private sectors to support the delivery of its mission

 

The British Embassy
The British Council
The European Business Council
Department for International Trade and Export to Japan

Contact Us

Do you have a question? Or would you like to learn more about how the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan can support your business?

Send us an enquiry – we would be delighted to hear from you.

Alternatively, you can call us during business hours on:

P + 81 (0) 6426-5739

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