ジャパンチャプター代表交代のご挨拶/Greetings from the new IABC Japan Chapter President
[English follows Japanese]
このたび、IABCジャパンチャプター代表を拝命しました上瀧(
IABCジャパンは、初代代表である雨宮さんが約10年にわたり礎を築かれ、
IABCとの出会いは、産休から復帰した直後、
これまで約30年間、
テクノロジーの加速的な進歩や AI の急速な普及、さらには地政学的な緊張の高まりにより、
IABCを通じて、皆さまと知見や洞察を共有し、
最後になりましたが、
IABCを通じて、
2026年1月吉日
上瀧和子
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Greetings from the new IABC Japan Chapter President,
My name is Kazuko Kotaki, and it is an honor to assume the role of President of the IABC Japan Chapter.
IABC Japan was founded and led for a decade by our inaugural president, Mr. Amemiya, who laid a strong foundation for the chapter. He was succeeded by Mr. Tsukiji, who dedicated five years to strengthening our international network and operational framework. I hold deep respect for the contributions of all past presidents, and I feel a profound sense of responsibility in carrying forward the legacy they have built.
My first encounter with IABC came shortly after returning from maternity leave—a time when I had temporarily lost sight of my career direction. Connecting with a global community of communication professionals opened new perspectives and became a turning point in my journey. In particular, close collaboration with the APAC leadership team in Australia and with IABC’s international conference headquarters in New York offered invaluable opportunities to participate in the management of a global nonprofit. These experiences broadened my worldview, expanded my network, and played a pivotal role in rebuilding my career.
Over the past three decades, my work in corporate communications and advisory roles has underscored the power of meaningful dialogue with diverse stakeholders. Looking ahead, I hope to learn alongside our members in Japan and communication professionals around the world, while working closely with our board to further enrich our chapter’s activities.
Today, advancements in technology, the rapid evolution of AI, and heightened geopolitical tensions have created a landscape where old assumptions no longer apply and the future is increasingly uncertain. In this context, communication expertise is more vital than ever for building and sustaining trust. Within organizations, it plays a key role in risk management, thought leadership, corporate culture, employee engagement, and transparency grounded in facts. The importance of these responsibilities will only continue to grow.
Through IABC, I look forward to sharing insights, learning together, and cultivating a community built on trust. While I may still have much to learn as your new chapter president, I am deeply committed to serving with sincerity and dedication—and I humbly ask for your continued guidance and support.
Thank you for the opportunity to grow together through IABC. I am excited about the connections and possibilities that lie ahead.
January 2026
Sincerely,
Kazuko Kotaki

