Makiko Eda
Global Chief of Staff | Technology Ethics & Responsible Innovation
About
Makiko Eda is Chief of Staff at the World Economic Forum, where she guides global initiatives on technology ethics and the future of work. Previously, she held leadership roles at Hitachi and Panasonic, driving business transformation through digital innovation.
Eda's experience spans a decade advising Fortune 500 companies and policymakers on the social impact of emerging technologies. Her keynotes offer a uniquely balanced perspective, synthesizing technological progress with the human implications of AI, automation, and the changing nature of work.
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The corporation as agent of cultural fusion
Large global corporations don't just impact the local economies of emerging markets, they also play a part in the evolution of their modernizing cultures. Makiko Eda explores how employees balance both global and local cultural norms, showing how the influence goes both ways to create a valuable, more nuanced worldview.
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