Institute of Women’s Leadership Inc.
Founder, CEOHaruko Kawashima

She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Waseda University. After studying in the U.S., she worked as the secretary to Mayor Shimizu on global projects such as the 2002 FIFAW Cup in Japan and Korea, as well as dealing with top leaders in Japan and abroad. In 2015, she established Institute of Women's Leadership (IWL), a company engaged in advisory, women's leadership development, and executive development for public offices and listed companies. She is well known for her expertise in DEI, a global standard, and for her consulting services that enable solutions to issues unique to the Japanese market. She is an advisor to Tokyo Electron DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).