Ann Lim-Brand (Senior Director OD & Talent Management, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas)

Ann Lim-Brand talks about the different kinds of leadership training that takes place at Sumitomo due to the fact that it is a Japanese-based company with offices and subsidiaries around the world. She discusses the need to prepare leaders within the company to deal with diverse cultures and different styles around the globe. Lim-Brand points out some of the differences she has noticed after working at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas including that Japanese tend to pause and take their time in making decisions.