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Forbes JAPAN January 2026 (launch at November 25, 2025) featured a special article on ENND Partners.

2025.11.27

We are pleased to announce that a special feature on ENND Partners was published on the Forbes JAPAN Online Edition on November 27, 2025. The feature article offers an in-depth look at the "vision" and "perspectives" of our diverse members, including our Co-founders, Managing Directors, and young consultant who are actively working on the frontline of our business. This special feature is composed of the following three dialogues and articles: Dialogue between the Co-founders (Masanobu Iwabuchi, Tim Brown) : Discussing the background behind the establishment of ENND Partners, our unique philosophy on management, and the future vision we strive to realize. Dialogue between Two Managing Directors (Kenichiro Washimi, Hirohito Komori) : Delving into our approach to the complex challenges we tackle with clients on the ground, and the organizational and leadership principles required to achieve true transformation. Article by a Young Consultant (Mizuki Takeuchi): Introducing the growth opportunities at ENND Partners, the passion for professionalism, and a genuine look at the consultants who will shape the future. Through these articles, we hope to provide you with a deeper understanding of the value we seek to offer society through our business, and what ENND Partners aims to achieve. We invite you to read the special feature on the Forbes JAPAN Online Edition. ▼ Click here for the Forbes JAPAN Online Feature [https://forbesjapan.com/feat/enndpartners/]

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Markus Gabriel in Conversation with Masanobu Iwabuchi (Part II): Art, Not Economy, as the Driver of Human Civilization – The Future of AI and Creativity

2025.11.21

ENND Dialogue is a series of conversations hosted by Masanobu Iwabuchi, Co-Founder & CEO, and Tim Brown, Co-Founder & Principal Advisor, ENND PARTNERS Inc. Welcoming guests who are active in various domains from across the globe, we explore how to navigate business rooted in humanity in this increasingly uncertain world. We kick off the series with a conversation between Markus Gabriel, a renowned philosopher, with Masanobu Iwabuchi, to be presented in two parts. Part II of the conversation focuses on the future prospects for artificial intelligence (AI) and the impact of art on the history of humanity.

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Markus Gabriel in Conversation with Masanobu Iwabuchi (Part I): Origin of Ethical Capitalism and the Promise of Japanese Business Management

2025.9.18

ENND Dialogue is a series of conversations hosted by Masanobu Iwabuchi, Co-Founder & CEO, and Tim Brown, Co-Founder & Principal Advisor, ENND PARTNERS Inc. Welcoming guests who are active in various domains from across the globe, we explore how to navigate business rooted in humanity in this increasingly uncertain world. We kick off the series with a conversation between Markus Gabriel, a renowned philosopher, and Masanobu Iwabuchi, Co-Founder & CEO at ENND PARTNERS, to be presented in two parts. Part I of the conversation focuses on the concept of “ethical capitalism,” advocated by Mr. Gabriel, specifically where it came from and where it is going.

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Introducing the Japanese version of "On CEO Transitions," a thought-provoking small note for executives

2025.6.13

Japanese companies are also making progress in their efforts to change CEOs and build next-generation management models. SYPartners, a group company that has been providing human-centered corporate transformation for decades, has released "On CEO Transitions," a booklet that summarizes 10 points related to humanity in CEO succession in 2023. ENND PARTNERS has now completed the Japanese translation of this booklet. The Japanese version is available under the subtitle "10 Questions for CEOs." This note summarizes 10 recommendations based on the habits and mindsets of CEOs who have been successful since their inception, and each is accompanied by a question to encourage managers to reflect, find hope, and draw insights into human relationships. ENND PARTNERS is committed to solving management's most difficult challenges from a human perspective, and this translation is part of that effort. This translated version is not available for sale in Japan, but through our work with ENND PARTNERS, it has already been used daily by many CEOs and executives and has been very well received. We will continue to strive to provide better suggestions and insights to management who are facing challenges such as business succession, executive-level experience design, and long-term training. We hope to create a new world together with you through the events we host and the discussions we will develop in the future.

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Masanobu Iwabuchi made a comment in the Nikkei Shimbun regarding the article "Why did Italy's Brunello Cucinelli turn to AI?"

2024.11.3

In a feature article in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, our co-founder Masanobu Iwabuchi commented on Brunello Cucinelli's management style and brand value. In the article, he analyzed that "brand value is formed by the presentation of a new worldview, thorough commitment to craftsmanship, and the founder's personal initiative." Please click on the link below to read the article. (Only Japanese Language) https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUD260G30W4A820C2000000/

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Tim Brown and Masanobu Iwabuchi participated in Climate Week NYC.

2024.9.24

On the final day of Climate Week NYC, kyu House hosted an event themed “The Future of Climate Action,” bringing together diverse leaders and the next generation of change-makers to exchange new visions and practical ideas for a sustainable society. This report highlights the day's discussions, which explored the possibilities for the future from various perspectives, including Japan's unique business philosophy, urban transformation, and entrepreneurship.