The Japan-America Society of Indiana (JASI) is pleased to present the inaugural program in the ACCJ/NAJAS Business Speaker Series, a collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. The series highlights the Japan-based businesses of global corporations, focusing on business strategies in Japan, successes and challenges, and current perspectives from Japan.

Based in Kobe, Eli Lilly Japan K.K. is Lilly's largest affiliate outside of the United States. The sophistication of the Japan market requires the highest levels of innovation, customer service, with continual developments in digital healthcare technologies. The speakers will also share current perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic and Lilly's response to it.

This special program will feature a conversation with Simone Thomsen, President of Lilly Japan, live from Kobe; and Patrik Jonsson, Senior Vice President, President of Lilly USA and Chief Customer Officer, in Indianapolis.

Laura Younger, Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and Peter Kelley, President, National Association of Japan-America Societies will also speak.

About the Speakers:

Simone Thomsen and Patrik Jonsson have extensive backgrounds in Japan and international markets. In addition to her current role as President of Lilly Japan, Ms. Thomsen had also served as director of Marketing for Lilly Japan. She has a degree in Business Administration and Japan Studies and studied at Kumamoto University.

Patrik Jonsson recently served as President of Lilly Japan. He returned to Lilly's headquarters in Indianapolis this past spring as Senior Vice President, President of Lilly Bio-Medicines. On October 1, he moved to the new role of Senior Vice President, President of Lilly USA and Chief Customer Officer.

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