Eric John Elected ACCJ President For 2026

The ACCJ announces newly elected Board of Governors to lead the Chamber

Eric John, President of Boeing Japan K.K., has been elected President for 2026. The ACCJ members also elected one Treasurer, one Vice President–Tokyo, seven Governors–Tokyo, one Vice President–Kansai, and one Governor–Kansai to serve with the incumbent members on the 2026 ACCJ Board of Governors. The ACCJ Kansai Chapter also selected a Regional Treasurer (a non-board position).

"It is a great honor to be elected President of the ACCJ. In an era of rapid social, economic, and political change, strengthening the U.S.–Japan relationship through deeper economic engagement is more important than ever. The ACCJ plays a critical role in advancing this progress as the leading voice of global business in Japan,” said John.

John assumes the Presidency in a milestone year as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, presenting significant opportunities for both nations. The ACCJ will continue to sustain the momentum from the 2025 U.S.-Japan trade agreement and uphold its mission to champion the interests of its 3,000 members.

“The ACCJ is well-positioned to continue supporting an environment where U.S. companies can drive bilateral investment, innovation, and shared growth,” John said, expressing appreciation for Victor Osumi’s two years of steady leadership. “As industries adapt to technological advances and a shifting global landscape, I am committed to applying my industry and diplomatic experience to help businesses thrive and to reinforce the mutually beneficial partnership between our nations.”

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Congratulations to all the newly elected members and officers of the 2026 ACCJ Board of Governors! See the full list of elected and incumbent members below and view the press release: English | Japanese.

Elected President:

• Eric John

  President, Boeing Japan K.K.

Elected Treasurer:

• John Kawase*

  Chief Financial Officer, Amway Japan G.K.

Elected Vice President–Tokyo:

• Lisa Gail Brown

  Vice President, Chief Executive Japan, Northrop Grumman Japan

Incumbent Vice Presidents–Tokyo:

• Meghan Barstow

  President & Representative Director, Senior Consultant, Employee Experience APAC, Edelman Japan

• Hans Klemm

  Former Japan Representative, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

• Arthur Mitchell

  Senior Advisor, White & Case LLP

• David Richards

  Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd.

Elected Governors–Tokyo:

• Christopher Clark*

  General Manager, JW Marriott Tokyo

• Shuichi Izumo

  Corporate Officer, National Security & Resilience, Global Policy & Government Affairs, Cisco Systems, G.K.

• Sun-A Kim

  President, Viatris Pharmaceuticals Japan G.K.

• Tomoko Naoe*

  Country Manager & Director - Policy, Japan, Business Software Alliance

• Norman Tweeboom

  Country Head of Japan, Bloomberg L.P.

• Tad Wakamatsu

  Managing Director, General Motors Japan Ltd.

• David Walker

  Executive Officer, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Banking, Citibank, N.A., Tokyo Branch

Incumbent Governors–Tokyo:

• Rebecca Green

  Partner, ERM

• Mitsuhiko Ida

  Operating Officer, Policy, Communications and Community Engagement, Japan Lead, Pfizer Japan Inc.

• Connor Myers

  Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, Geo and Public Sector, Google Japan G.K.

• Nancy L. Ngou

  Associate Partner, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.

• Eric W. Sedlak

  Partner; Registered Foreign Lawyer, K&L Gates Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise

Elected Kansai Chapter leaders:

• Vice President–Kansai: Jiro Kawakami*

  Senior Vice President, MGM Resorts Japan

• Governor–Kansai: Kevin Yamaga-Karns

  Associate Vice President, General Counsel, Eli Lilly Japan K.K.

Incumbent Chubu Chapter leaders:

• Vice President–Chubu: Robert W. Roche

  Executive Chairman and President, Oak Lawn Marketing, Inc.

• Governor–Chubu: Julian Bashore

  Managing Director & Representative Director (Japan), Bodo Moeller Chemie Japan K.K.

2026 Non-Board Leadership Positions:

• Regional Treasurer–Kansai: Mie Kitano

  Partner, Japan representative, SynFiny Advisors

• Regional Treasurer–Chubu: Jorma Winkler

  President, Maikai Wood Hawaii

* Re-elected