IoD Japan Business Group

Welcome to the Institute of Directors (IoD) Japan Business Group. This is an exclusive networking group for director-level professionals to discuss matters of business interest. The IoD Japan Group was formed to build a platform to connect mainly small and medium-scale enterprises in the UK interested in doing business for trade with Japan. The group's objective is to promote opportunities for trade and investment between Japan and the UK focused on two main areas. • Trade and investment relations between the UK and Japan. • Consider potential commercial engagement areas for the UK and Japanese companies in each country and /or working together in 3rd countries. IoD Members who are doing business and/or interested in doing business for trade with Japan across financial services, food production, engineering, creative arts, and the technology sector, in naming a few, engage with the group to Connect - build a national platform to connect SMEs in the UK interested in doing business for trade with Japan and vice versa Develop - provide a window for interest from business and investments information seekers, providing industry specialism and/or representing a sector in doing business between Japan and the UK Influence - be relevant players in the Japanese and UK business and deal with issues and opportunities that helps IoD members succeed in doing business with Japan and other third countries where we partner.