Leading The Change: Women Driving Actions From Within
Event language(s)
English
Deadline for registration: Tuesday 16 September 2025 - 12:08 pm (UTC+9)
Price:
CCIFJ Member 3,000 JPY (excluding VAT)
Non-Member 4,500 JPY (excluding VAT)
For cancellation made one week before the training, we would ask you to send a substitute, otherwise we will apply a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made on the previous day and the day of the seminar will be fully charged.
CCIFJ is reserving the right to cancel or shift to another appropriate date if the minimum number of registrants is not satisfied.
Discover how Dassault Systèmes fosters female leadership through WiLD, an initiative by women for women, driving change and inclusion in the workplace
WOMEN IN BUSINESS COMMITTEE
LEADING THE CHANGE
WOMEN DRIVING ACTIONS FROM WITHIN
Date: September 19, 2025 (Fri) | Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
SESSION OVERVIEW
The French Chamber of Commerce in Japan is pleased to welcome Dassault Systèmes for an in-depth Women in Business Committee on advancing gender diversity and developing female leadership in the workplace.
The event will begin with an introduction to Dassault Systèmes’ global direction for women’s development and its commitment to fostering inclusive growth. This will be followed by a focus on the company’s internal initiatives, with a spotlight on WiLD (Women in Leadership Development), a unique project created and led by women to support and empower their peers.
Two female executives at the forefront of this initiative will share their personal journeys, the motivations behind launching WiLD, and the key milestones achieved over the past three years. From addressing systemic challenges to designing impactful programs, they will reflect on lessons learned, transformations within the organization, and the personal and professional growth of the women involved.
The session will conclude with a look towards the future, ambitions for the initiative, advice for others aiming to launch similar efforts, and a message of encouragement for those committed to building more equitable and supportive workplaces.
This event is an opportunity to gain concrete insights, learn from real-world best practices, and engage with leaders actively shaping a more inclusive corporate culture.
AGENDA
9AM :
Greetings and Introduction
Company Introduction
Dassault Systèmes Challenge & action on Women workforce
Introduction of 2 female executives from Dassault Systèmes, who lead their own initiatives by women for women
Introduction of female leadership and development initiatives / best practices
10:35 : Q&A
11AM : End of event
GUEST SPEAKERS
Kuniko MILHOUS
A member of Executive Committee & Senior Director of Human Resources, Dassault Systèmes
While at university, she worked at a science-focused advertising agency, planning and hosting technology-related events and seminars. After graduation, she began her career at a foreign-affiliated HR consulting firm, later joining a global MNC in the manufacturing and engineering software sectors.
With over 20 years of experience as an HR Executive, she has led initiatives in HR and organizational strategy, DEI, recruitment, leadership development, succession planning, employer branding, and university collaboration.
She joined Dassault Systèmes in 2018 and currently drives gender equality initiatives, including partnerships with women’s universities and internal leadership development programs, with the goal of achieving gender balance across all levels of the company.
She holds an MBA from Temple University’s Fox Business School and a degree in Education from Japan Women’s University.
Naho KANEKO
A member of Executive Committee & General Counsel, Dassault Systèmes
After graduating from a Japanese university, she passed the bar exam. She worked at a US law firm, handling M&A and finance cases.
She also worked in the legal department of a Japanese pharmaceutical company, where she handled a variety of global projects.
In 2017, she began working as legal counsel at Dassault Systèmes, where she is currently responsible for all legal matters for Dassault Systèmes' Japan business.
From 2023, she will co-host "WiLD" (Women Initiative & Leadership Development), an initiative to develop female leaders, with the Marketing Director.
She graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Keio University.
Misae HASHIDA
A member of Executive Committee & Director of City & Public Services, Dassault Systèmes
After graduating from a Japanese university, she began her career as a product manager at a U.S.-based accounting software company. She then spent over 20 years in marketing roles at foreign financial institutions including American Express, Citibank, and BNP Paribas, where she led teams and focused on organizational development. At Citibank, she received the "Best Female Supporter Award" (Bronze).
In 2019, seeking to contribute more directly to Japan’s industrial transformation, she transitioned to the tech sector and joined Dassault Systèmes as a marketing executive, where she worked on corporate branding and business development.
Since 2024, she has held her current role and co-leads the WiLD (Women’s Initiative & Leadership Development) program, launched in 2023, alongside legal officers.
She holds an MBA from HEC Paris, a leading French Grande École.
CONTACT
Alice FRANTZ - Learning & Development Manager
a.frantz@ccifj.or.jp
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