Ep 07: Transforming Australian Wine in Japan & Chairing the ANZCCJ with Sally Townsend

Our "new normal" requires us to build robust ecosystems of collaboration and innovation. We'll need to see partnerships between government and the private sector, as well as, between nations, like never before. 
 
There is no-one more equipped to lead us through the conversation around about building partnerships of diverse perspectives than, Sally Townsend. Sally leads South Australia's trade and investment office to Japan and Korea a currently serves as chair of the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ), working to support the business communities of these two countries in Japan. 

Below is the list of our conversation so you can quickly navigate and find what is most relevant for you.

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04:23 Working in COVID-19 and Zoom-Tsukare ズーム疲れ.
07:03 Early Days in Japan and first encounters with the "No Wall."
15:37 Memories of working in a traditional company.
17:40 The role of mentors and life after university.
20:15 A new opportunity for wine in Japan.  
23:18 Challenges of innovation in a conservative market like wine in Japan.
28:00 Different stages of acceptance in Japan for Japanese speaking foreigners.
29:38: Building relationships in Japan on your terms.
31:42 Getting involved in the ANZCCJ (Australian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce).
39:50: Leveraging the ANZCCJ as a small business.
45:10 Next steps for leading trade and investment between Japan and South Australia post COVID-19.
50:29 How to move past the "No Wall."

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Find out more about Sally and the ANZCCJ on their Website or Facebook page.