Akio Miyabayashi was CEO of Minolta Europe for twenty years and is considered the outstanding Japanese businessman in Europe. He became CEO Minolta Europe in 1975, and led them through a period of tremendous change until 1995. His clear understanding of the criteria and driving forces of global competitiveness enabled... Read more
Akio Miyabayashi was CEO of Minolta Europe for twenty years and is considered the outstanding Japanese businessman in Europe.
He became CEO Minolta Europe in 1975, and led them through a period of tremendous change until 1995. His clear understanding of the criteria and driving forces of global competitiveness enabled him to successfully develop the European operations
From 1987 to 1995 he was a member of the Board of Directors of Minolta Ltd in Japan, with special responsibility for Europe. In 1995 on his retirement he became Senior Corporate Adviser for Minolta.
Akio’s ability to understand different cultures of the world and utilising them for successful growth, enabled Minolta to become a major player in Europe, with 44 companies and subsidiaries and 2 factories throughout Europe, including Eastern Europe and throughout the former Soviet Union.
Akio Miyabayashi is a charismatic speaker with knowledge of European, American and Japanese cultures. He has shared centre stage with many of the world’s prominent politicians and business leaders. His presentations give insights into European and Asian developments in industry, management and society, and offer meaningful projections into the 21st Century.
His particular areas of interest include: Achieving Global Competitiveness, Strategy; Preparing for Future Trends in Customer Behaviour; Managing across Cultures and The Company on the Way to the 21st Century – Trends and Prognoses.
Akio is an Advisory Board Member of the Graduate School of Business Administration, Zurich and is a Lecturer in Strategy. He conducts the Executive Leadership Program for the American Management Association where he lectures in Business Strategy.
Apart from lectures and keynote speeches he is also a regular panelist and can deliver his presentations in English, German or Japanese.
He also advises several major Japanese corporations operating in Europe.
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You can book Akio Miyabayashi through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Akio's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Akio Miyabayashi's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Akio tailored to your event.
Akio Miyabayashi speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Akio to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Akio Miyabayashi for events worldwide, subject to Akio's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Akio Miyabayashi is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Akio can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Akio Miyabayashi on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Akio can offer.
Akio Miyabayashi delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Akio Miyabayashi's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Akio's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Akio Miyabayashi can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Akio's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Akio Miyabayashi is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Akio Miyabayashi, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Akio's current availability for your dates.