Mr. Shinagawa came to New York City in May of 2007 to assume responsibility for all of Sumitomo’s activities in the Americas when he was appointed President and CEO of Sumitomo Corporation of America, and General Manager for the Americas.

He joined Sumitomo Corporation upon graduation from Keio University in 1971. Mr. Shinagawa has spent his entire career gaining extensive experience in Sumitomo’s Mineral Resources and Energy Business activities in Tokyo and London.  While in London, he managed Sumitomo U.K.’s Petroleum and Carbon business.

Mr. Shinagawa and his wife, Hiromi, have three grown children and live in Manhattan.  He enjoys golf, films, musical theatre and leisure travel with his family.

Message from the new President:

As the JCCI’s new President, I am honored to help carry on the mission that has guided the JCCI for more than seventy-five years:  to foster and promote friendship and economic relations between the United States and Japan.

Especially during these severe economic times, we recognize that it is our friendships and business connections that will help us to weather this “once in a hundred years” storm.  Your support of the goals of the JCCI will ensure that we are able to continue our mission of mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and Japan.  And it your wisdom, enthusiasm and encouragement that will help the JCCI to meet new needs and keep up with changes in the areas of both business and culture.

I look forward to your active participation and cooperation in the year ahead.

ご挨拶

JCCI会頭 品川 道久(米国住友商事会社社長)

2009年度ニューヨーク日本商工会議所会頭を拝命しました品川です。ニューヨーク日本商工会議所は、1932年の創設以来、ビジネスを通じた日米の友好関係構築と相互理解の促進とをそのミッションとして活動してまいりました。
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