G2, Chairman of Vian Co., Ltd & FBN Japan

Ichiro Takanashi

G2, Chairman of Vian Co., Ltd & FBN Japan

Born in 1954. After graduated from university, He worked at Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. and joined Tokyo Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd. (now Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan) in 1981. Tokyo Coca-Cola was founded by his uncle. After that, he worked as a director at Marujin Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company. Now advisor. In 2007, he was appointed as the president of Vian Co., Ltd., which develops franchise businesses at affiliated companies.

In 2002, he established the non-profit organization FBN Japan and is currently the president. 2015 Director General of Japan Business Research Organization 100 years. Takanashi family is one of the founders of Kikkoman(soy sauce brewer).

Session

Summit Openning

Plenary

For the 33rd edition of the FBN Global Summit, we are delighted to welcome you in Tokyo Japan. For this first introduction, you will meet our EMCEES Natsuki Yamada and Navin Amarasuriya who will introduce the theme of "Owning the Unknow" within family businesses, via Japanese Tradition, Innovation and Longevity. Join us for this first session, featuring typical Japanese musical entertainment, as well as a renowned Japanese personality.