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Discover the Secrets of Successful Business Leaders

Explore the philosophies and life journeys of top business figures with insightful conversations hosted by renowned professor Ken Kusunoki, author of bestselling books like Story of Competitive Strategy and Liking and Business. アナウンサー 進藤晶子 guides these 60-minute dialogues, revealing the pivotal moments and core beliefs that shaped their careers. Gain valuable insights to inspire your own path.

◆◆ Episode 1 Guest ◆◆

Katsumi Hoshino, Representative of Hoshino Resorts

Learn from the leader who transformed a traditional Japanese inn into a globally recognized hospitality brand. Born into a fourth-generation onsen ryokan (hot spring inn) family, Hoshino studied hotel management abroad before returning to Japan to take over the family business. Facing initial resistance to reform and even being dismissed after only six months, Hoshino persevered, returning as president two years later. Discover the unwavering management philosophy cultivated through a decade of dedicated reform efforts.

• Born: 1960, Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture
• 1983: Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Economics
• 1986: Earned an修士号 (Master's Degree) in Hotel Management from Cornell University, USA
• 1991: Appointed President of Hoshino Onsen (now Hoshino Resorts)
• 2003: Selected as the 2nd Tourism Charisma by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

◆◆ Ken Kusunoki ◆◆

Professor Ken Kusunoki is a leading expert in competitive strategy and innovation at Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy. A distinguished scholar with a PhD from Hitotsubashi University, Professor Kusunoki has held positions as an associate professor and assistant professor at Hitotsubashi University's Faculty of Commerce and the Innovation Research Center. He is the author of influential books including Story of Competitive Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation (co-authored), and Liking and Business, offering practical frameworks for business success.