Diversity as Strategy: Advancing Female Leadership in European Companies Across Japan

Join us and discover why female leadership is becoming a strategic priority for European companies seeking performance and impact in Japan.

DIVERSITY AS STRATEGY
ADVANCING FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN EUROPEAN COMPANIES ACROSS JAPAN
 

Date : March 5, 2026 (Thu) | Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Location :
Dassault Systèmes - Tokyo Osaki Office 
ThinkPark Tower 20F, 2-1-1, Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
 

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan is pleased to host a panel discussion, in partnership with Dassault Systèmes and TDC Global, on advancing diversity as a strategy across Japan. 

PANEL DISCUSSION OVERVIEW

In a context of talent scarcity, rapid transformation, and rising stakeholder expectations, gender diversity has become a strategic driver of performance, innovation, and sustainable growth. For European companies operating in Japan, the question is no longer whether to act, but how to turn diversity commitments into measurable leadership outcomes.

This session positions female leadership as a business strategy rather than a compliance exercise. It explores how European organizations can build inclusive leadership pipelines in Japan while navigating local organizational norms and decision-making dynamics.

Join industry leaders and experts for a forward-looking discussion focused on practical strategies, leadership accountability, and concrete actions to advance female leadership and reinforce organizational competitiveness across Japan.

The panel discussion will be moderated by Sarah LIU, Founder and Managing Director of TDC Global.

Following the panel, there will be an interactive Q&A session that provides insights and actionable strategies for professionals at all levels.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Sarah LIU (Moderator)
Managing Director & Founder, TDC Global 
Sarah Liu, recognised among the Most Influential Asian-Australians and Australia’s 100 most influential women,represented Australia at the G20 Young EntrepreneurAlliance, advising on the future of work and diversity. She has spoken at UN Women and the Women in Tech Global Summit, and partnered with leading financial institutions globally, including in Japan, to drive talent and inclusion.Sarah serves on the Australian Government’s Special Taskforce for Global Australia, the University of Technology Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Board, and the Forbes Women’s Awards judging panel, and has advised the Japanese Prime Minister’s Cabinet on APAC Diversity strategy.

Sébastien CARDET (Speaker)
Senior Director, Consulting & Services, Dassault Systèmes

With over 20 years of experience at Dassault Systèmes, Sébastien Cardet is a seasoned executive specialising in supporting large enterprises through their digital transformation journeys. Currently based in Tokyo, he leads the Consulting & Services organisation for Japan, overseeing more than 300 employees and managing a P&L exceeding €40 million. Under his leadership, consulting revenues have tripled in four years, driven by major projects in manufacturing, life sciences, and smart cities.
Having held leadership roles across Europe and Asia, Sébastien has a strong track record in technical sales, engineering consulting, product development, and business development. He is recognised for his ability to transform organisations, drive revenue growth, and build high-performing teams in complex, multicultural environments.
An engineer by training, Sébastien graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Mécanique et Énergétique. He combines technical rigour with strategic vision and operational leadership.

Kylie TOROSSIAN (Speaker)
Strategy & Transactions Manager, EY-Parthenon

Kylie is a Manager at EY Strategy & Consulting - Parthenon. She specializes in cross-border M&A Transaction Strategy & Execution engagements, with also an extensive experience in corporate re-organizational transformation advisory.
After living in 3 different continents, she is based in Tokyo since 2015. Fluent in French, English and Japanese, drawing on her multicultural background, she has been actively committed to DE&I activities in both internal/external projects throughout her career.

Hyojae CHUNG (Speaker)
Medical Excellence Lead, Novartis

Based in Tokyo, HyoJae Chung is a Medical Excellence Lead at Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical company. She began her career as a market researcher at a Swiss fast-moving consumer goods company before transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry and joining Novartis’ Medical Excellence team in 2024. After completing a women’s leadership development program in partnership with TDC Global, HyoJae has been actively pursuing an international career. She recently completed an international assignment in Switzerland, where she led the efforts for a globally driven, innovative AI project.
 

Additional panelist to be announced soon (Speaker)

Bio coming soon

About TDC Global:

TDC Global is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) consultancy that enables organisations to succeed by integrating DEI. They equip their partners to attract, retain and advance top talent through leveraging generational, cultural and gender diversity.

Seats are limited - register now to be part of the conversation!

AGENDA

• 6pm: Doors opening
• 6:15pm : Panel Discussion begins
• 7:15pm : Ending of panel discussion + Q&A session
• 8pm : Doors closing 

CONTACT

Alice Frantz - Learning & Development Manager
a.frantz@ccifj.or.jp

Intervenant(s)

Sébastien CARDETSenior Director, Consulting & Services, Dassault Systemes

Kylie TOROSSIANStrategy & Execution Department Manager, and Member of French Desk / Manager at EY - Parthenon

Hyojae CHUNGMedical Excellence Lead, Novartis

Sarah LIUManaging Director & Founder, TDC Global

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