Joint Event with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan

What does it take to convince a loyal fan base, passionate about your iconic combustion engine sports cars and storied legacy, that electric vehicles are the way of the future? 

How do you maintain combustion engine-level excitement in the new electric vehicle era? 

How do you marshal the collective enthusiasm and force of independently owned distributors to move in unison with your new strategic direction? 

How do you motivate the excitement of your staff and capture the imagination of a new generation of customers? 

Why do people love fast, sexy cars in general and Porsche specifically? 

If you want to know the answers to these questions and more, come and ask our featured guest, Porsche Japan President and CEO Philipp von Witzendorff. 

Independent Business Committee Co-Chair Steven Bleistein will start a conversation with von Witzendorff and then invite the audience to ask their own questions, providing ample time for you to ask yours. There will be no slides, speeches, or presentations - just provocative, unscripted conversation. 

If you lead or work in a business in Japan, whether in the automotive industry or not, this is an event not to be missed.
 

Date & Venue

Monday, November 25, 2024 | 12:00 - 14:00 (JST)

Roppongi Hills Club | The Club Room II & III
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 51F
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6151

Access

 

Speaker

Philipp von Witzendorff

President and CEO | Porsche Japan

Philipp von Witzendorff has served as the president and chief executive officer of Porsche Japan since July 2022. Before joining Porsche Japan, he held several significant positions in the automotive industry. From 2019 to 2022, he was the CEO of Porsche Retail Hamburg and additionally oversaw Porsche Retail operations in Berlin, Leipzig, and Stuttgart starting in 2020. Prior to his work with Porsche, von Witzendorff gained leadership experience at Mercedes-Benz Canada as vice president of sales and at Quantum Automotive Group in Canada as vice president and chief operating officer. His career also includes senior roles at Daimler AG, where he managed after-sales operations across multiple regions, including China, the United States, and Germany.
 

ACCJ Independent Business Committee

Thomas Shockley, Steven Bleistein, and David Clement
Co-chairs

Annie Chang and Jeff Crawford
Vice-chairs
 

Notes

• This event is OFF THE RECORD.
• To ensure the safety of our members, guests, and staff, we ask that you review the registration guidelines and safety measures and complete the consent form before registering.
• If you cancel after the stated deadline, the full meeting fee will be charged to your account. All guests must be accompanied by a member of AHK Japan or co-hosting Chambers. No substitutions or walk-ins.
   

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