Does 'General U.S. Training' Fall Short? The Key to American Business: Hispanic Management — Explained by Former Sumitomo Corporation Mexico President | Must-Attend for HR & International Divisions! Aug 6 (Thu) 3:30 PM

Insight Academy Co., Ltd., a provider of global talent development and training programs (Headquarters: Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Jin Jinseop), will host a free web seminar titled "Does 'General U.S. Training' Fall Short? The Key to American Business: Hispanic Management" on Thursday, August 6, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM.

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Seminar Highlights

Who are the 'Hispanics' that cannot be overlooked in American business?

Why cross-cultural communication is essential to build trust with Hispanic talent

A pan-American approach to global talent development, integrating the entire American continent

Recommended for:

HR and international business department staff aiming to strengthen and develop global talent for U.S. operations

Professionals developing global HR strategies or management strategies for local subsidiaries in North and Latin America

Those responsible for planning U.S. assignment training or global training programs

Seminar Details

Overview

Date: August 6, 2026 (Thursday) Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Fee: Free Format: Online (via Zoom) Target Audience: Managers and staff from international business departments, HR departments, expatriates, and those scheduled for overseas assignments Benefits: Presentation materials provided (for respondents who complete the survey)

※ For corporate participants only ・Please register using your company email address. ・Individuals and professionals from competing industries are not eligible to participate.

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Seminar Content

When considering American business, understanding English and American culture is typically emphasized.

However, in today’s U.S. market, due to the growing Hispanic population, increasing purchasing power, and rising influence in the labor market, relying solely on 'general U.S. training' is no longer sufficient to fully grasp the realities of local business operations.

Hispanics are people with roots in Spanish-speaking Latin America and the Caribbean regions.

They are not only key consumers in American society but also vital workforce members and local talent supporting corporate activities.

In B2C, marketing and advertising strategies tailored to the Hispanic market are crucial.

In B2B, on-site management, talent recruitment, and collaboration within supply chains will be key drivers for future business growth.

At the same time, collaborating with Hispanic talent requires more than just language skills—it demands understanding of cultural backgrounds and national characteristics, along with a willingness to meet them halfway.

Daily management practices such as employee interviews, goal alignment, fair evaluation, and treatment significantly impact the success of overseas operations.

In this seminar, speaker Kazuyoshi Higuchi, who advanced automotive parts trading and investment projects across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia at Sumitomo Corporation and was stationed in Mexico four times for a total of 17 years, will share his insights.

Drawing on his extensive practical experience—including serving as President of Sumitomo Corporation Mexico, advising 20 joint venture automotive parts manufacturing companies, and supporting Japanese enterprises as a Special Envoy Ambassador for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—he will explain the critical importance of the Hispanic market and talent in American business.

From demographic and purchasing power trends among Hispanics to cross-cultural communication, local employee development, and pan-American global talent strategies, this seminar will deliver practical management approaches and talent development frameworks essential for future success in U.S. business.

Seminar Program

Does 'General U.S. Training' Fall Short? The Key to American Business: Hispanic Management

Speaker: Kazuyoshi Higuchi

01: Understanding Hispanics

・Who are Hispanics?

・Hispanic population dynamics

・Employment, purchasing power, and minority credit

02: The Importance of Cross-Cultural Communication

・Cross-cultural adaptation seen in Japanese Major Leaguers

・Regional variations in Spanish

・Understanding national characteristics

03: Global Talent Development

・What is global talent?

・Common traits of Japanese professionals observed overseas

・Developing local employees

04: Talent Development from a Corporate Perspective

・The role of global talent

・Recruiting and promoting Hispanic talent

・Pan-American global talent development

Q&A Session

※ Priority will be given to questions submitted in advance

Panel Discussion

Kazuyoshi Higuchi × Jin Jinseop, Representative Director & Academy Head, INSIGHT ACADEMY

Speaker Profile

Kazuyoshi Higuchi

Former President, Sumitomo Corporation Mexico

At Sumitomo Corporation, he led automotive parts trading and investment projects across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia. He was stationed in Mexico four times, accumulating 17 years of residency. During this period, he served as President of the Mexican subsidiary, provided management guidance to 20 joint venture automotive parts manufacturing companies, and established joint ventures with automobile manufacturers. After retirement, he served as a Special Envoy Ambassador in El Salvador, Central America, for three years, promoting diplomacy, development assistance, support for Japanese enterprises, and cultural-academic exchanges.

Author of "A Trader Becomes Ambassador to El Salvador" (Shueisha International New Books).

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