Vol. 22: John Ermatinger (President, GAP Japan KK)/ News from the Nikkei Weekly dated 7.23.07
Peter Barakan interviews John Ermatinger, President, GAP Japan KK /plus this week’s headlines
John and Peter have a very focused, information-rich conversation about the meaning and significance of the GAP brand in Japan. In a relaxed conversation, surrounded by stylish, comfortable clothing, John explains: where the name GAP came from, his (brand-new!) innovative approach to changing employee work habits for a more effective work/life balance, the company’s participation in Bono’s RED campaign, bringing the iconic brand to a new culture, and much, much more.
And as always, you can read the transcript and learn more about our guest, here: http://blog.eigotown.com/podcast/nikkei/
The Nikkei Weekly Interview podcast series: Broadcaster Peter Barakan, eigoTown.com President Russell Wills, or Producer Terri MacMillan interview prominent foreign business people in Japan about business and the economy, along with the weekly headlines - in English.