[Call for Participants] Do! Solutions Webinar "What is Corporate Growth in a Sustainable Society?" July 26

Dentsu Inc.'s business solutions information portal, Do! Solutions, is recruiting participants for its webinar "What is Corporate Growth in a Sustainable Society? ~Hints for 'New Growth' Seen in Corporate Initiatives~" to be held on Wednesday, July 26.

While "sustainability" is a concept that tends to garner broad agreement in principle, it is also a theme that often gives rise to various contradictions and difficulties within corporate growth strategies. Dentsu Inc.'s Sustainability Consulting Office, under the theme "Sustainability for New Growth," is hosting a webinar series to explore with companies hints for making sustainability the foundation for new growth.
 
For this first webinar, we welcome a guest from a company deeply committed to sustainability to discuss their concrete initiatives. The latter half will feature a discussion and an introduction to the latest solutions from Dentsu Inc.'s Sustainability Consulting Office.

【Overview】
Hosted by: Dentsu Inc. Sustainability Consulting Office
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 26, 14:00–16:00
Cost: Free
Format: Zoom Webinar
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 21, 5:30 PM
Capacity: First 500 registrants
*If capacity is exceeded, we will provide access to a recorded archive.

■Click here for registration and seminar details

【Program】

Opening
Keichi Higuchi, Executive Officer, Dentsu Inc.

Part 1
Sustainability for New Growth. Case Study Session
Initiatives addressing social issues such as health promotion and regional revitalization, including collaboration with the J.League
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Brand Strategy Department, Brand Strategy Planning Office Manager Takatoshi Kitajima
Dentsu Inc., Rie Takeshima

Sustainability for Corporate Growth! ~The Importance of Storytelling~
Sumitomo Forestry
Sumitomo Forestry, Corporate Communications Department, Group Manager, Yoshimi Hirako
Dentsu Inc., Soichi Ono

Part 2
Sustainability for New Growth. Panel Discussion
What are the hints for making sustainability the foundation for new growth?
Moderator: Yasutoshi Sumida, Head, Sustainability Consulting Office, Dentsu Inc.
Panelists: Dentsu Inc. Sustainability Consulting Office, Mineko Hotta / Jun Kanie / Ayu Sasaki

Closing
Yasutoshi Sumida, Head of Sustainability Consulting Office, Dentsu Inc.

[Speaker Profiles]

, Head of Brand Strategy Planning Office, Brand Strategy Department, Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company Takatoshi Kitajima
Joined the company in 1999 and engaged in a wide range of roles including HR, branch manager, sales planning, and systems. During this time, he also experienced secondments to a think tank and a megabank. Since 2022, in the Brand Strategy Department, he has promoted the creation of social value characteristic of Meiji Yasuda through initiatives focused on health promotion and community contribution via sports support, primarily centered on the J.League and JLPGA. From 2023, his responsibilities expanded to include promotions such as commercials and owned media, and he is currently planning and advancing overall brand strategy.

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. Corporate Communications Department Group Manager
Yoshimi Hirako
Joined Sumitomo Forestry in 1995. After working in the Human Resources Department and Sales Promotion Department, joined the Corporate Communications Department in 2017. Currently serves as Group Manager responsible for corporate advertising.

Dentsu Inc. Executive Officer
Keichi Higuchi
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture. Served as Creative Bureau Director before assuming current position. Directs comprehensive projects domestically, from business strategy and service development to communications, while also engaging in overseas business development and national/regional branding. Hosts acceleration programs for leading venture companies globally. Has received numerous awards in the advertising industry, including Cannes Lions Gold, and in non-advertising fields, such as the Japan Innovation Grand Prize. Author of multiple books, including "The Art of Ideation" and "Navigating the Working Adult Adolescence."

Executive Planning Director, Dentsu Inc. Sustainability Consulting Office
Dentsu Inc. Team SDGs Project Leader / SDGs Consultant
Rie Takeshima
Handles everything from strategy formulation to campaign development, website and event creation, and store development. Engages in communication planning for products and services across diverse client sectors including government public relations, environment, tourism, regional revitalization, corporate culture transformation, childcare, education, finance, leisure, and sports. As Dentsu Inc. Team SDGs Leader, she provides research findings on SDGs and carbon neutrality, disseminates information through seminars, and supports sustainability-driven business growth for diverse stakeholders—from consulting and execution to communication.

Creative Director, Sustainability Consulting Office, Dentsu Inc.
As a hybrid professional with 10 years in marketing strategy and 10 years in creative, he plans and provides solutions—from business strategy and product development to CM, promotion, web, point-of-sale, strategic PR, and events—with a planning-neutral approach. Recently, he has expanded beyond advertising, notably working alongside executive leadership and engaging in business development and facility development.
Awards: ACC Grand Prix, ADC Grand Prix, Galaxy Awards, Cannes Lions, AdFest, One Show, Clio Awards, Mobile Advertising Grand Prix, Digital Signage Awards, Transportation Advertising Grand Prix, Good Design Award, Kids Design Award

, Head of Sustainability Consulting Office, Dentsu Inc. Yasutoshi Sumida
Assumed current position in January 2023. From 2018 to 2022, served as head of a business consulting team supporting executive decision-making, handling industries including automotive, precision equipment, food, factory automation, telecommunications, transportation, and finance, committed to business transformation and growth. Possesses a unique creativity that generates growth in non-linear areas rather than merely improving or streamlining operations. Supports sustainability management by designing bold winning strategies, shaping narratives, and establishing foundational frameworks. Recipient of numerous awards, including a Cannes Lions Gold.

Dentsu Inc. Sustainability Consulting Office Manager / Dentsu Inc. Team SDGs SDGs Consultant
Miho Hotta
After working as a product designer for a major electronics manufacturer, she oversaw product design and UX design at a telecommunications company. Subsequently, she served as a manager for product branding, marketing, and PR targeting the Japanese market at a global manufacturer. Since joining Dentsu Inc., she has worked as an expert in sustainable business and the circular economy. She has received numerous awards, including the iF Product Design Award, red dot design award, and Good Design Award. HCD-Net Certified Human-Centered Design Specialist, Japan Ergonomics Society Certified Ergonomics Specialist. 2022 Good Design Award Judge.

Senior Consultant, Sustainability Consulting Office, Dentsu Inc.
Jun Kanie
Possesses extensive experience in strategy formulation and business transformation/BPR across diverse industries including manufacturing, publishing, and restaurant chains. Also broadly engaged in solving people and organization-related issues such as talent management and organizational revitalization. Transforms businesses by addressing both the value creation process and people/organizational aspects, supporting clients in enhancing their value delivery capabilities. Recently focused on ESG management and supporting local governments, strengthening efforts on themes like carbon neutrality, disclosure of non-financial capital information, and digital transformation (DX) for regional companies. Seconded from ITID in January 2023 and assigned to Dentsu Inc. Sustainability Consulting Office.

, Creative Director, Dentsu Inc. Sustainability Consulting Office Ayumi Sasaki
Engages in creative planning without defining boundaries, from business strategy tailored to client challenges to communication design. Handles diverse client projects, primarily for global clients, spanning beverages, cosmetics, toiletries, fashion, and even national export promotion initiatives.