AGM 9th of March 2023

2023 is here and we are very excited to invite our members to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, March 9th.

Following the main AGM, we have the pleasure of welcoming this year's special guest speaker, Timothy Langley, CEO & Representative Director of Langley Esquire, a public affairs consulting firm specializing in government relations, strategic communications, and public policy.

Timothy Langley will give our members a talk on 'The Japanese Economy and Political Situation seen in relation to the G7-Meeting and beyond'. Scroll down for a full bio of Mr. Langley.

Don't miss this opportunity to get informed and involved about DCCJ’s activities, get in touch with fellow members and learn of our plans for the year! We hope to see as many of our members as possible and as always, should any of our members be interested in joining the board of DCCJ, they are more than welcome to step forward and contact DCCJ.

Program

Thursday, March 9th, 17:30-21:00 JST

17:20: Doors open

17:30: AGM Main meeting (DCCJ members only)

18:20: Update on Danish-Japanese relations by Ambassador from Denmark to Japan H.E. Peter Taksøe-Jensen

18:40: Special guest speaker Timothy Langley, CEO & Representative Director of Langley Esquire

19:10: Q&A

19:30: End of meeting

19:35: Standing reception

21:00: End of reception

Venue:

Royal Danish Embassy - Ambassador's Residence

Fee:

Free of charge for DCCJ Members. Due to limited seats 2 people can participate per Corporate Member and 1 person per Individual Member for free.

*This event is exclusive for DCCJ Members

About this year’s special guest speaker, Timothy Langley:

With close to 40 years of experience in public affairs in Japan, Timothy Langley is the founder and driving force behind Langley Esquire. He leads the firm’s government and corporate outreach, advances stakeholder engagement and crafts public affairs strategies for company clients.

Langley holds law degrees from Georgetown University, the University of Denver and Tohoku University in Japan. He combines a comprehensive understanding of international law with a unique perspective gained from decades working in and with the Japanese government. He was the first foreign national to work in the National Diet, serving as a policy aide to former Foreign Minister Nakayama Taro. He has developed and maintained contacts with senior politicians in all major parties since.

Langley has served as a political attaché for U.S. presidents and diplomats when they visit Japan, coordinating meetings with senior figures in the Japanese government. He has also served as general counsel and director of public affairs for Apple Computer Japan and General Motors Asia-Pacific, supporting their operations in Japan. Companies ranging from startups to Fortune 100 firms have relied on his expertise to navigate Japan’s political and legal environment.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Langley helps companies to solve problems, avoid difficulties and negotiate better outcomes with the Japanese government. In addition to working as a corporate advisor, he serves on the boards of numerous companies and NPOs and frequently serves as a public speaker based on his experience and expertise.

Read more about CEO & Representative Director Timothy Langley and Langley Esquire