Tokyo Member Day 2026

Aron is recognized globally as a preeminent authority on just and sustainable business. In addition to leading BSR, which has grown substantially throughout his tenure as President and CEO, Aron advises senior executives at BSR’s 300+ member companies and other global businesses and partners on the full spectrum of environmental, social, and governance issues.

Aron joined BSR in 1995 as the founding director of its Business and Human Rights program. He later opened BSR's Paris office in 2002, where he worked until becoming President and CEO in 2004. Aron has served on advisory boards to CEOs at AXA, Barrick Gold, Marks & Spencer, Nike, Recruit Holdings, SAP, Shell, and he serves as a director of the We Mean Business Coalition and RISE.

Aron speaks frequently at leading business and public fora and is widely quoted in top-tier media, such as the Financial Times, Le Figaro (France), The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Axios, and Politico. He is co-author of the book Sustainable Excellence: The Future of Business in a Fast-Changing World, which spotlights innovative sustainability strategies that enable business success.

Prior to joining BSR, Aron practiced law in San Francisco and worked as a journalist at ABC News in New York. He holds a BA from Tufts University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Recent Insights From Aron Cramer

• Volatility Changes the Playbook, Not the Goal / June 30, 2026 / Insights+
• What It Takes for Companies to Stay Stable in an Era of Constant Disruption / May 19, 2026 / News
• Doing Business in an Era of Geopolitical Conflict / April 7, 2026 / Audio
• The Business Case for Sustainability Holds—But It Needs a New Playbook / March 4, 2026 / Insights+
• Business Value of Sustainability: Trajectory and Strategies / February 12, 2026 / Reports

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With more than 20 years of sustainability experience, Asako advises global technology companies as well as BSR members and partners in Japan to better integrate sustainability into core business strategies.

Prior to joining BSR, Asako was Head of the CSR Management Section at Sony Corporation, and she has more than 10 years of experience leading global sustainability strategies. She has experience in sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement, supply chain management, and responsible mineral sourcing and human rights. She also played a key role in shaping the industry framework for the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition.

Asako holds dual master’s degrees in Business Administration and Science from the Ross School of Business and School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan.

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Recent Insights From Asako Nagai

• The EU AI Act: 11 Recommendations for Business / May 21, 2024 / Blog
• The EU AI Act: What It Means for Your Business / April 25, 2024 / Blog
• BSR19 Summary for Japanese Market / December 13, 2019 / Blog
• New Collaborations for Japanese Companies (Japanese only) / September 23, 2019 / Blog
• Business and Human Rights Consultation Meeting on Country-Specific Action Plans (Japanese) / June 20, 2019 / Blog

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With deep experience as researcher and consultant, Ogi advises companies in Japan on a range of sustainability topics to promote business practices that are aligned with global and forward-looking perspectives. Within her business transformation advisory work, she focuses on materiality analysis, sustainability strategy development, and stakeholder engagement.

Prior to joining BSR, Ogi worked for a research consultancy for 20 years. She focused on a wide range of environmental issue areas, including climate change, circular economy, disclosure, and communications to governments and the private sector.

She holds an M.A. in Policy Science from Doshisha University Graduate School of Policy and Management.

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Recent Insights From Ogi Kanaya

• Doing Business in an Era of Geopolitical Conflict / April 7, 2026 / Audio
• European Union Sustainability Reporting Directive / May 3, 2021 / Blog
• BSR18 Participation Report (for Japanese Newsletter) / December 17, 2018 / Blog

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