Faculty
Women's Executive Leadership Development Program Adjunct ProfessorAkiko MURAI

- 【Specialized Fields】
- Global Talent Development, Leadership Style, Organizational Development
- 【Background】
- Earned a BA in Law from Sohpia University, and MALD from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
Joined The World Bank Group in Washington DC in 1998, and developed a career in Talent Management, Leadership Development and Organizational Development over 18 years.
Cofounded and part of Global Social Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair Program at GSM from 2017 to 2024.
Leadership Coach, Phoenixi Co. Ltd,
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by International Coaching Federation, Director, Society of Global Business
- 【Publications】
- Kokusai Kyoryoku o Shigoto to Shite (International Cooperation), co-author, Yayoi Shobo Publishing Company, 1995
G20 Policy Brief “Integrating quantitative ESG metrics for sustainable and just global trade: a policy imperative” (co-author)April, 2024
- 【Message】
- Leadership is an innate ability that exists in every person, and when and how to exert leadership differs depending on the person’s background. Partnering in your leadership search and empowerment for your aspiration is my ambition; while, together, contributing to the equitable society and livable earth for all.
Related News and Events
- Event Jul 20, 2022 Kyoto University MBA SDGs Conference Related Event – SDGs Leadership Award 2022
- Event Apr 22, 2021 May 20.Global Social Entrepreneurship – Innovation – panel discussion with Ms. Haruka Mera and Dr. Alex Keeley
- Event Apr 22, 2021 Global Social Entrepreneurship – Dual goals – Social impact and Economic/Financial sustainability
- Event Apr 22, 2021 Global Social Entrepreneurship – “Silicon Valley Ecosystem and Social Entrepreneurship” by Ms. Emiko Higashi
- Event Apr 22, 2021 Global Social Entrepreneurship – Venture Philanthropy and Impact Investment by Mr. Hiroshi Nonomiya, Representative Director and Partner of Crosspoint Advisors, Inc.