Sophia Magazine vol.5 / SUMMER 2017

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Fostering Human Resources to Support Company GrowthThe mission of Takafumi Minaguchi, CEO of Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. since June 2016, is to evolve the unique culture of the company in accord with the times to sustain the company’s growth. To achieve this goal, he says it is absolutely necessary to educate employees who spur the company’s growth, and create opportunities to foster those employees’ sense of company ownership.Representative Director & CEOStarbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd.Takafumi MinaguchiSOPHIA PEOPLE #0523Sophia People